Wow that was detailed.
Quick answer is no its not technically street legal (supposedly because of the expensive testing required) and yes to cover their butts.
No cop is going to look under the tank and you should be just fine. If an inspection is required and it worries you, throw the old tank back on long enough for the inspection.
Quick answer is no its not technically street legal (supposedly because of the expensive testing required) and yes to cover their butts.
No cop is going to look under the tank and you should be just fine. If an inspection is required and it worries you, throw the old tank back on long enough for the inspection.