fuel tank top plate

[roadkingdresser]

Do you have to replace the seal on the screws that hold the plate on top of the tank if I change the gasket?

[Tacocaster]

Nope. I've had mine and several friends "top plates" off many times - never replaced the screws or the little sealing wraps on them. I'd encourage you to follow the torque sequence however. Wouldn't want to warp THAT sealing surface - unless you like the smell of fuel.

[fleetmechanic]

The screws and plastic sleeves are good to reuse unless one of the sleeves gets damaged on removal.
The rubber gasket tends to get dried out and is not a good bet for reuse.
 

[roadkingdresser]

Thanks guys got a new seal on the way. Getting the tank repainted ,so don't want any leaks!