Have a "brake line wrench" handy so you don't round the fuel line nut!
Alternatively, remove the fuel line from the fuel pump and remove
together. Never done it that way, so I'm not sure that it works...
Ulix
On Fri, 19 Apr 1996, A.D.Smith wrote:
> Firstly, as you said, no welding.
>
> The tank comes off pretty easily - four bolts if I remember correctly.
>
> Try to drain the tank if you can, which will make it easier, then support
> it on a couple of axle stands or jacks with a wooden board on the top to
> spread the weight. Loosen the bolts off, leaving them just holding on.
>
> When you're ready to drop the tank, disconnect any wires / pipes running
> underneath it, take a deep breath, and go under to remove the nuts.
>
> Then, very carefully, drop the tank down on the jacks and lift it off onto
> the ground.
>
> NO SMOKING either. It's a really easy job, though I found it very nerve-
> racking when I did it. Shouldn't take more than an hour or so though.
>
> Good luck.
> Andy
>
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