I saw some great ideas on the hatch for removing a fuel pump.
https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02-general-41/replacing-fuel-pump-52761/

Questions:

Were tin snips strong enough or did you use a saw?

How far do I need to cut till the end of the the hard pipes? I have a leaking hose to my vapor canister. I did a smoke test and the leak is above the fuel tank somewhere. Probably a worn out hose as other connections have failed on this system.

Also what type of sealant did you use to attach the new hatch?


Thanks for your help!
96 conv 3.8

 

When I did my 3rd gen, I used an air cut off tool for a clean cut. Cutting with the tank so close to the floor while throwing sparks made me nervous, so I lowered the tank a little and stuffed a water soaked towel on top of the tank. That picture in the link you put shows everything and has the dimensions, so I don't know what else you need to know?
I made a cover with another piece of sheet metal, pre-drilled the holes, and used that as a template for the floor holes. Then put clear silicone adhesive around the opening, and screwed the cover down.