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  • Fuel tank replacement help

    Hi guys i gotta drop my tank out of my 92 festy and like most i have read here they all die the dreaded seam leak , i have a few quick questions for you specialists
    1- is it a bad job ?
    2- any tips would be appreciated to save me time
    3-besides the top ring seal on the fuel tank do i need anything else my fuel pump works great so i plan on just putting that in the new tank
    [emoji2] thank you to any and everyone on this forum i really appreciate everyone i will reply thank you guys any links or suggestions please

  • #2
    It can be done alone ( that's how I do seem to do it) but it would be much easier with another set of hands. Also, use masking tape and a marker to number the vent hoses and take a picture of them before you disassemble them. I always think I'll remember how everything went and then I always forget. Lol.
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    • #3
      The hardest part I've seen it hooking all the hoses back up on the drivers side. There is several hoses that goes to a unit under the interior panels on the drivers/left side. I'd suggest taking picts of the hose locations before you disconnect them.
      Also, It's a good wiggle job to clear the rear axle beam, at least on the 2 I've been a part of removing.
      Last edited by Team Lightning; 04-15-2015, 02:22 AM.
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      • #4
        Being where you're from, you can get away with deleting that whole vent system.
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        • #5
          Ok so just the four bolts hold it up in there ? And to get the vent hoses i saw a video on youtube where i gotta acess the hoses thru that panel , how about the fuel pump hoses do they just clamp on there with a simple clamp or is it something else ?

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          • #6
            All fuel hoses use a modified Corbin clamp.
            They will certainly not spend a cent on an all-stainless worm gear clamp. That's for sure.
            Last edited by bravekozak; 04-15-2015, 07:10 AM.

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            • #7
              removing the filler tube to tank hose will probably be the hardest part of the job. it's a large-ish diameter. it will be seriously stuck to the tank nipple. there's not enough room to back it off completely or to get a screwdriver all around the edge. but try not to damage it. they aren't available new unless parts stores carry that size gas and oil resistant hose.

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