Jay,
Just to be clear, the gas tank still has a heat shield that wraps around to the rear of the gas tank, which acts as a stone shield.
This shield stops at the top of the gas tank, leaving a huge opening for rocks, water, and debris (kicked up by the tire) to collect between the gas tank and the body.
John
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