So... my R53's Fuel tank strap snapped...
luckly just one side.

i looked up parts to replace and seems like R53 design is "H" design


and R56 is double "I" "I" design.



Does anybody know if I can put R56 part on R53 car?
someone mentioned that u gotta take off exhaust to put new fuel tank strap on R53s... and putting R56 part seems easier.

Has anybody tried this? or know fuel tank dimension?


Thanks a bunch for your time and brain!

Dan

 

Imo it would seem if the straps are so different, the tanks are very different, and it would not work...
I would hate to use the wrong straps and have the tank rub or chafe.....since the WRONG STRAPS were used.. and cause a hole or let the tank vibrate...you are dealing with gas....boom!!