Dropping fuel tank consumables

Post by **keytouch** » 22 Apr 2008, 15:03

I'm going to be dropping my fuel tank in order to change my coolant pipes.

Are there any seals, pipes etc that have to be changed when doing this? I know its often a good idea to replace the pipe from fuel tank to breather tank (is this the 5,7mm stuff?), but is there anything else I need to purchase before I start the job?

Thanks, Jonathan

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 22 Apr 2008, 17:18

I did mine without removing the tank. there is a metal tie to snip above the fuel tank, then the pies will pull through. Tank out is last resort, real can 'O worms, but then you may avoid problems with fuel leaks in future and see the real state of your brake and clutch lines I suppose.

Post by **keytouch** » 22 Apr 2008, 22:25

So I guess from the lack of responses I don't need anything then, lets just hope its nice weather tomorrow

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 23 Apr 2008, 06:35

nice weather tomorrow

use a scissor jack to lower the (empty) tank gradually and disconect the hoses as soon as you can get your hand in.

Post by **Grun** » 23 Apr 2008, 07:34

keytouch,
Here are a couple of links to the wiki (top of this page) which you may find useful. Yet another job I have not done myself.

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Fu ... nk_removal
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Fu ... ther_tanks

Mike

Post by **keytouch** » 23 Apr 2008, 07:50

And its pouring down with rain.... yet another job i'll be ptting off for another day then

Thank you for the tips and links guys.

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