Lifting fuel tank

[Jamieg285]

2000 MK1, when lifting the tank, i.e. only removing the front bolt, should the tank be prevented from tilting back too far?


I ask, as I was taking a look around on my recent purchase, there was some resistance as I got it lifted about 90 degrees, then something gave, and it swung back and laid on the seat.  I then found I couldn't swing it back without removing the long pivot bolt.


There seemed to be a lot of movement from the mounting rubber, which may or may not have contributed, but I wanted to find out how it is *supposed* to work before I  A, worry or B, try to do something about it.


Thanks,


Jamie