Re: New Owner Question/Tank cleaning

[jtrealty@xxxx]

To remove the tank you should first drain it of all fuel. Remove the 
plate underneath and all parts and connections on top. Get into the 
trunk and put your foot on it forcing the rear down. As the rear drops 
then the front will move rearward and out. Clean as good as you can 
and be careful not to break loose the stud inside that holds the 
baffle in place. To remove and install the baffle it must be 
disassembled and reassembled inside the tank so it can be folded 
(squished) so you can remove it. Be careful as these parts are fragile 
and expensive. Replace anything that is questionable and all rubber 
that shows signs of deterieration like the boots and the pick-up hose. 
Cleanliness in this area is IMPORTANT as this is a recirculating 
system and anything in the tank WILL get picked up and circulated. Run 
the car a little and then replace the filter to get rid of anything 
you missed. Be very careful when working with gasoline as even the 
fumes are dangerous. To reinstall the tank a little grease on the 
rubber pads surrounding the tank will make it a lot easier going back 
together. With the tank out inspect the frame, wiring and everything 
you can as it is really open in that area now and you can see areas of 
the car that are usually hidden.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Shain Brannan <shain@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I went out and checked the fuel tank out. Do you know any trick to remove the tank, or any procedure 
that works best. Thanks.
> 
> - Shain
> #10140