I took my bike to the shop after the gasket started a gas smell in the house. The tech broke the bolts, now they tell me that I need a new tank. I suppose so NOW. Well, the way I see it, I did make it hard for him, seeing as how I probably weakened it. Anyone have any experience with the bolts that hold the fuel pump in place? What did you do? I'm thinking I could take this to a machine shop and they could cut off the old screw downs and put new ones in place.
Suggestions? Otherwise, I'm looking for a new tank and time to get it.....I haven't ridden in almost a month and withdrawls WILL start soon.

 

you need to get a new brain...

why did you take it to 'them'?

how the heck do you break them bolts that hold the fuel pump on? torque spec on them is like 12 ft.lbs or something...geez...

 

So you think they're lying about 'the tech was hand tightening the bolts, when it broke off'?
I think I did take of the last 2 threads on one of the bolts, though....sounds credible to me. I just haven't seen it yet.

 

oh my...hand tightening? DAMN?
is the shop going to be held liable for this?

i think the tech is the same gorilla that installs all of the drain plugs and oil filters on new vehicles, both cage and bike!