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

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>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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