Those who have the DW300c LPFP installed...

[Michigan-SHO]

Got a picture of the floor? And do you know exactly where the opening is on the tank? Is the gas tank the same as the SHO?


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[Ecoboost_xsport]

Got a picture of the floor? And do you know exactly where the opening is on the tank? Is the gas tank the same as the SHO?


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Yup, I lifted the carpet and there is about a 1" drain port with a rubber plug i pulled. I used my boroscope to see what's under it and I can see the top of the fuel hanger. So I cut a 2.5" larger exploratory hole. I have some random rubber cap/plug I got from who-knows-where years ago that I can plug it up if it doesn't work out. But after looking at it, i know i can cut a roughly trapezoidal shape out. I have access to commercial shears and presses so I can easily make a plate cover for it when done

 

[Michigan-SHO]

Gotta love working in a shop.


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[Ecoboost_xsport]

So here's what I'm looking at, I know this doesn't effect you guys at all, and I'll end up posting this on Explorer boards, but I'll be cutting that shape out and I did some measurements. I'll be able to access the fuel hanger through it and not effect any structural points. The cover I'll make will be thick and will seal, but I'll also press some ridges into it to strengthen it as well.

But this will go a long way toward giving me easy access, especially when I get to my PWM surge tank project I've been working out...

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Progress...

Oh, this is gonna be SOOOOOO easy to access when it's all said and done. Flip up seat with the press of a button, fold carpet flap over, remove plate with minimal screws and VIOLA...fuel hanger access...

Still need to make the plate cover, that'll be easy, 10 minute job. Drill holes for nut-serts and make a rubber gasket (easy enough). Then just re-install the seat and "these are not the droids you're looking for"...

Rough cut:

Edges sanded and deburred:

Carpet down and cleaned:

WeatherTech mat down:

 

[Zpak]

And now, you too have an access hole! See, and you were worried. Ha

 

[bpd1151]

Always love me some extra ways in which to access the hole(s).

Humaduh humaduh humaduh, boink.

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[6500rpm]

I've been doing Toyota fuel pump recalls the better part of this week. I can tell you, the Corolla has under seat access and the only thing holding the access plate to the floorboard is that sticky black rope sealer. The same stuff all the asian manufacturers like to use on the door seals. Easy on and off-no fasteners required.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Most recent update...

After being severely hung over from last nights festivities...only thing I could pull off today (after cleaning the mess that was made in the yard) was make a cardboard template for the plate I will cut tomorrow on the shears...

Oh and BTW, DW300c is INSTALLED!!!

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Latest update:

Cut the new plate from 8Ga aluminum plate...pretty thick stuff, won't be putting the indents in as this is way thicker than the sheet metal body.

Comparison of aluminum plate to template:

Rough sanded and filed edges:

Fine sanded and polished edges with finished top/bottom:

Mocked into vehicle:

Now just to make the gasket and drill bolt holes and install the nut-serts....

 

[Zpak]

Nice man, like it never even happened.

 

[skyshadow07]

I was going to offer you send me what you cut out and I would weld a lip and send it back for securing it to the floor but it looks like you have things covered.

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

I was going to offer you send me what you cut out and I would weld a lip and send it back for securing it to the floor but it looks like you have things covered.

Hmmm...pun intended? Lol....

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

Latest:

Gasket cut/sized: Just need to identify where to place the hardware holes...

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

UPDATE: All Done!!!

Center punch panel bolt holes:

Pilot holes drilled:

Transferred hole locations to gasket:

Holes punched into gasket (yes to the Crocs!):

Rivet nutt holes drilled in body:

Rivet nuts installed:

Had some DynaMat laying around..helps a bit with sound deadening

Panel installed:

Hardware used:

Seat installed:

Easy access when needed!!:

 

[Jordan_R]

You're craftsmanship is impressive. Bravo

 

[FiveLeeter918]

I like it!

 

[bpd1151]

You're craftsmanship is impressive. Bravo

Agreed! Very much so.

Impressive work indeed.

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[Ecoboost_xsport]

Thanks everybody, I realize this thread is a bit pointless on this forum (I did repost it on the Explorer Forums and EBPF), but figured I'd share my small triumphs with y'all, lol...

 

[skyshadow07]

Pro looking work man