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Old 16th January 2020, 09:06   #10
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Originally Posted by Odd Job View Post
I'm thinking about having a go myself, how bad a job is it to remove the fuel tank?
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You don’t have to remove the fuel tank ...
Richard,

I agree with Trikey but for a different reason. The pipe run across the top of the fuel tank won't be corroded simply because it's never in contact with rainwater or road salt so there's no need to replace it.

If you're vigilant with the surface rust on the short visible pipes in the front wheel arches and those running towards the rear wheels and treat them accordingly, you won't have a problem there either.

That leaves the length under the floorpan on the driver's side which fails where the pipes are held in the plastic clips. This can be cut out and renewed from the unions above the front subframe to the point where the pipes rise to the top of the fuel tank. That's what I did many years ago and it's worked beautifully. It really isn't necessary to change the whole lot but I know that many owners will want to regardless.

Simon
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