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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?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ok mines out, looks ok from the inside?