Hey, can anyone tell me what kind of bolts are used for the fuel tank of '88-'91 Honda Civic sedans? I have a '90 Civic DX sedan and have to replace the fuel tank. The bolts from the old tank are too rusty to re-use so I wanted to get new bolts. The problem is no one knows which ones and I need my car so I don't want to take everything apart until I have the new bolts. The rear seats are already disassembled.

I called the local Honda dealership but even in the parts dept., I was told to contact the local Hardware store. None have been able to help. I plan to visit the dealership in person and get someone in Parts to hoist the car up and find out! I'm curious if anyone here knows though and/or had to perform this repair.

There is a gas leak in the old tank and it's at the seams so I have to put in the replacement tank, ASAP. I have a replacement tank I picked up from a wrecker and bought the straps already.

In the Helms manual I have, there's a diagram that illustrates bolts for:
1) Drain Bolt
2) bolt for Fuel Hose Protector
3) One other bolt (?) that appears of similar size to the fuel hose protector bolt

Isn't there a fuel tank parts kit that I should be able to order from Honda?!? If a customer ordered a fuel tank from Honda, wouldn't it include the bolts in a bag or box?

Thanks in advance for any information or advice.

 

well, if you are a pratical person, and want the shit fixed, take the tank off at night, then the next morning go to lowes and match up the bolts. or go to honda dealer and say you need these bolts. I did that today with a damper fork bolt I stripped out. He gave me the bolt for free.

 

yea dood... just pull em out and get new ones... you ain't gonna find someone to tell ya which ones to get... especially a freaking parts guy...