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Old 09-19-2006, 07:02 AM   #2
Phillyfanfrombirth
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Default Re: Is replacing the fuel tank a single man job?

I just replaced mine a couple weeks ago... easily a 1 man job.

The worst part is the weight of the tank. I made that real easy by drilling a series of 1/4" holes in the tank which were progressively lower (I didn't want to drill a hole at the bottom of the tank right away as I wasn't sure exactly how much gas was in there and chasing for a plug or another container as a flamable liquid is pouring all over the place isn't my idea of intelligence) and drained the gas completely before dropping the tank.

I also made sure to coat the strap bolts with penetrating oil... and while the tank was out, took the opportunity to clean up the bottom of the trunk floor and put a coat of undercoating on it. I also replaced the fuel line and clamps...

As always, wear safety glasses to keep the debris from falling into your eyes...
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