Hi Darren, The material is there for noise insulation. It helps reduce the resonant 'drumming' noise of a near-empty tank. You can buy similar sound-deadening material (and the appropriate adhesive) at good bodyshops/parts stores. Make sure you ask for water-resistant. Regards, Tony ****************************************************** >Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 16:56:58 -0500 >From: Darren <dfazio@BELLSOUTH.NET> >Subject: New fuel tank > >I've just received my new fuel tank and sending unit with all grommets >and seals from Bus Depot for my '87 Westy. Is there anything I should >do to the tank/bus while the tank is out other than replace the fuel >lines? I noticed that there is some type of insulation material glued >to part of the original tank. Is this necessary? > >Thanks, >Darren
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