Glad you figured it out. They can be a real pain when the in-tank gear gets loose. Its hooked on to the tank up the top, but you can't see it without a mirror in the hole.

Which pump did you use, out of interest?

You figured it out, MJ! I was chasing my tail :lol:

I stuck my hand in after ...

Sorted it. The issue was that the plastic assembly in the tank was too far to the left for the pump housing to get into it. I'm surprised it isn't fixed down better, but I suppose once the pump assembly is in place, it is.

One thing I have to note for those interested... The cheaper pump I ...

Something inside isn't attached properly. I think it's where the in tank assembly meets the filler

Actually, a second look tells me it's not the gasket. It's really not going in easy though. Something seems out of whack. I know there hard to line up, but it's like it lines up then won't drop in

Really don't want to reach in

I think I've figured the reason this all happened, but i need to confirm.....

I think the wobbly semi circle gasket from the old housing may still be attached to the fitting in the tank!!

When i look down into the tank, i shouldn't see the same shaped piece of metal down there, right???

Don ...

I think I've figured the reason this all happened, but i need to confirm.....

I think the wobbly semi circle gasket from the old housing may still be attached to the fitting in the tank!!

When i look down into the tank, i shouldn't see the same shaped piece of metal down there, right???

Don't ...

Also found the 18" S8 center caps are dual purpose.

Must have happened wrestling it back in. I was all "I'm so clever. I've done loads of these"

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