<VV> fuel tank removal

[Chris C]

Don't forget to drain the gas...or is this the stupid things I have done 
list.


allvair at allvair.com wrote:
> Most likely the filler neck / vent hoses are rotted...
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> Jack the car up at least 2 ft in Front.....? remove swaybar...? 2 wires from fuel sender....small hose....? 2? straps...
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> go up top..remove cap.....spray rubber grommet with something slippery..
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> get a block of wood [ 2x2]? and a BFG....? Whack the filler neck...it'll all fall down!
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> When buying the filler neck hose [ get SOFT hose..not the BEST / stiff hose....to make re-insertion with hoses connected easier..
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> Matt Nall
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ray Rodriguez <reray at echoes.net>
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>     I've just discovered that the fuel tank in the 65 monza I just purchased 
> leaks badly when full.  What is the most likely culprit, and please pass on 
> advice for removing the tank.  I plan to start the project in the next few hours 
> but have never had the fuel tank out of  a corvair in the past.
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