Shaf Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Hi all, Help required, I'm trying to fit rear passenger side valance, I think I have have to remove the petrol tank to locate the nuts to remove old one, here in lies my problem, I cannot get the tank out especially if I try and pull the tank up in the boot to clear the drain plug, do I need to remove drain plug? I don't want to as I know they can be awkward and leak. Any tips welcomed. Thanks Shaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 There is probably a knack, but every one I have done I just keep wiggling and them miraculously it is free, but you don't notice exactly what you did. I would avoid touching the drain plug, or even knocking it too much. But the new tanks available don't have a drain plug, and that makes fitting a doddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaf Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks will go back out and try and wiggle, have been doing it for 20mins already. Good to know not to touch drain plug. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Take the boot stay bracket off; this gives you an extra inch or so of upward movement. The boot floor will also flex downwards - gently - and give you slightly more free space, but don't crease or bend it with too much force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaf Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks , managed to do it, but fuel metal pipe rusty and sprang a leak, took the boot off to gain more wiggle room. Now to find a new pipe. Thanks Shaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Shaf said: Thanks , managed to do it, but fuel metal pipe rusty and sprang a leak, took the boot off to gain more wiggle room. Now to find a new pipe. Thanks Shaf Do yourself a favour, Check under the car, and if that is all steel fuel pipe, consider re-piping. I have used 6mm copper tube, comes in a roll, and quite cheap. And replace the rubber hoses with proper R9 hose (club shop, motorsport suppliers but do not use any ebay/amazon supplier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaf Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thaks clive just ordered a roll and will check underneath. Shaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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