Date:         Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:21:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
Comments: To: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
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I pulled the tank on my '85 a few years ago to replace the sender and
all the lines and grommets on the top.  I did it in my driveway and had
it back in in less than half a day.  It probably would've been even
quicker but I spent time cleaning things up while I was there.

The trick to getting it out is to jack the van's front high enough that
the straps, once unbolted, will drop down enough to unhook from the
frame.  Oh, and always use chocks and jackstands.  Never rely on jacks
alone.

Mike



John Runberg wrote:
> A local shop installed a new tank for me recently (old one was RUSTY) and it looks like a fitting is cracked where the return line connects.  List vendor was great and is shipping out a new tank.
>
> For the old tank, didn't even think about removing it myself as it had a full tank and nothing (nothing) was coming out of either side. But the cost of installing the new one has me motivated to try it myself.
>
> How hard? As simple as drain as much as you can, put a jack + piece of wood under it and simply unbolt the straps?
>
> The archives aren't working for me tonight. Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> john
>