hi if youv'e dropped the accumulator through the whole youve done the hard bit. i then removed the small return feed so the unit would lower better. if i remember right, i think i use two wrenches, one on the nut and one on the accumulator, postion them so the is a small inch gap at the handle end and then 'crush' the two handles together..this way you can get a huge amount of torque i also use this method to tighten (but not as much as you don't want to over tighten). you can't get enough torque holding the accumulator by in your hand (if this is what you have done) i think it is normal for the rubber to perish on the fuel pipes, you will find the same at the petrol pump end if they are original. but you should not be getting that much petrol out of this as the pump is not running and there should really be little/no pressyre after that amount of time. the petrol would need to run upwards through the feed pipes, unless it its working as a syphon, is your check vale on the pump ok? this needs sorting as in an emergency you don't want petrol to be able to escape from the tank. Regards Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote: > > Steve, Did you see the removal instruction n the web site I also made 2 > wrenches that are long for leverage to break the bolts loose. > John Hervey > www.specialtauto.com > > > [moderator snip] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/