FUEL TANK REMOVAL

Post by **dannyb** » 20 Sep 2008, 12:03

hi all, my dad needs to replace the sender unit in the fuel tank and thinks its a hard job, so his plan is to cut a hole in the floor to gain easy acess.

so my question is, is it a ball ache to remove the tank like he has been told?

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 20 Sep 2008, 12:40

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

Seems a bit drastic to cut a hole in the floor for a job you're probably only going to do once. Besides, good opportunity to check tank generally.

Post by **Rusty Red** » 20 Sep 2008, 16:50

Just done mine for the 1st time, using Wiki as a guide. It's pretty simple really, ( I managed it) I'd give it 2 out of 5 spanners

It took 2/3 hours all going well and as you've guessed a fair bit of that on your back on your favourite bit of carpet.

Dougal

Post by **dannyb** » 20 Sep 2008, 19:49

CovKid wrote:https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Fu ... nk_removal

Seems a bit drastic to cut a hole in the floor for a job you're probably only going to do once. Besides, good opportunity to check tank generally.

thats what i though, thanks for the link.

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 20 Sep 2008, 23:18

I'd agree that on the type2 an access hatch to the tank is a good idea but not on a T25. Pull it out and give it a good seeng to Danny

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 22 Sep 2008, 19:16

Check the main brake pipe - and anything else - while you've got the tank out of the way

Post by **pmulcahy** » 17 May 2009, 20:57

I dont suppose theres any way to sort the inside out is there?

Post by **kevtherev** » 17 May 2009, 21:05

pmulcahy wrote:I dont suppose theres any way to sort the inside out is there?

what do you mean?

like sealing it.

Google tank sealant and you get loads of stuff

Post by **pmulcahy** » 17 May 2009, 21:08

Well my tank is pretty weathered on the outside, whilst its out should i seal the inside? Ive only just taken it out and havent looked on the inside as yet, but i do know all the fuel pipes will need to be replaced.

Post by **jimmyt** » 18 May 2009, 10:11

Having taken my fuel tank out 2 or 3 times now in as many months ( currently to do some welding around the filler cap area) it's a straight forward job.

The only ball ache is what you might find when you drop it.

Jim

Post by **pmulcahy** » 26 May 2009, 12:19

Ok mines out, looks ok from the inside?

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