Gas tank possibly shifted?

Tiny
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Recently had my fuel pump was replaced and the gentleman who replaced it said he broke one of the bands that holds the gas tank in place. Now I'm stuck on the side of the road. I'm thinking maybe it's the tank that has maybe shifted.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 AT 5:54 PM

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Tiny
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You have not responded to the last three questions have have answered for you?
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
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Sorry for not responding I've been so busy everything is falling apart
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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The site runs off of us getting to a conclusion of the problem, which is why it is free FYI. If the tank is hanging down, then the fuel will need to be drained, and the straps reattached. Here is a video to show you how to drain the tank and I also included the strap reconnection process in the images below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5MH2gnyFH0

Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find. Make sure the bolt holes are not stripped out.
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 9:31 AM
Tiny
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How to reassemble the fuel pump after the tank shifts when a tank strap breaks.
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 10:54 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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See if the bolt holes got stripped out.
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 10:55 AM
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I want to tell everybody on here that I appreciate all your guys as quick responses always always get right back to me on everything I totally rely on you guys and appreciate all your guys's input and you guys are very very helpful and very thorough with your help and in my lack of communication I want to apologize for that because I have been taking care of medical problems as well as my truck problems I got my truck fixed with all your guys's help I want to thank you you guys were all right and with that being said I got my truck fixed thanks
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Sunday, April 6th, 2025 AT 2:27 PM
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We are glad to hear that, use 2carpros anytime, we are here for you :)
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Monday, April 7th, 2025 AT 10:04 AM
Tiny
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Most appreciated
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Monday, April 7th, 2025 AT 10:19 AM

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