quote:Originally posted by Garvino:
Do I need to have the fuel tank shroud installed before the installation of the engine and transaxle or can the shroud be installed after I have the motor in?
I am just about ready to put the motor and transaxle back in but my shroud is pretty rough looking. I am thinking about getting a polished stainless steel shroud, but I don’t want it to hold up my progress.
Any other helpful tips would also be much appreciated. Thanks again.
The Tank Heat Shield is originally Mounted with steel straps and 'Pop-Rivets'. With the Engine in place it will be a tight squeeze to get down in there with the pop rivet tool; even if You left the Header Off until after. I suppose You could access the lower straps from below OR You could use sheet metal screws instead of the rivets, requiring only Your hand and a screwdriver, instead of trying to use the rivet tool in tight quarters. Then there's the Larger Sheet metal screws with a 'Hex' Head allowing the use of a Rachet and Socket to screw them in. I've used those many times. The question is: Can You slip the Shield, Itself down into place with the Engine mounted? I Installed mine when the Engine was OUT. I don't have the answer. I suppose it's workable!! If You want it bad enough!