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>Ezra Hall wrote: > are there common seals that need replacement so I can order prior >to dropping the tank? Search archives for more info, but there a three grommets on the top of the tank along with several short pieces of fuel line. Also there is a crossover tube that connects the top of the saddle shaped gas tank. The grommets are all the same size (about $3 from the dealer), the crossover tube is about $25 (dealer), and you might as well replace the fuel sender gasket ($3 dealer). The fuel line is non-pressurised at this portion, it is smaller than the 7mm fuel injection hose (I think I used 1/4" hose, but this is on a 1980 westy). Filler neck grommet is about $13, be careful I think there are two sizes depending on year. Tank is fairly easy to drop by supporting w/ floor jack w/ a wood board on top to distribute weight. Drain tank first! Remove the two tank straps and slightly lower tank until you can disconnect fuel gauge wires and pop off tubings. You do have to remove the filler neck to get tank all the way out. Really not that bad of a job. You can certainly do it in a day (or morning) eric henning 80 westy. ps- good time to replace all fuel injection hoses also. |
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