I'm removing the gas tank on an 81 x/19. I have removed both fuel lines, filler tube and will be removing the two straps. But before I remove the straps I know there has to be a connection for the sending unit that will have to be disconnected before dropping the tank out. Where is it located and how do I gain access to it? Is there anything else I should know? Thank you , new owner of 81 x/19 that had been in storage for 16 years.
81 x/19 FI Gas tank Removal help
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Kevin Cozzo
True Classic
connections on top behind drivers head...
in engine compartment, near where the engine lid hinges. Gonna have to lift the rear of the car up real high - be careful use lots of support. Tank slides out and back
in engine compartment, near where the engine lid hinges. Gonna have to lift the rear of the car up real high - be careful use lots of support. Tank slides out and back
fiatmonkey
Tim Hoover
I had to do this last summer and it was a project. I ended up using cinder blocks and a set of stands. I was scared poopless the whole time and don't think I recommend it.
Good luck...!
PaulD
Paul Davock
Big Jack stands
and a large support box for my jack did the trick for me.
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Interestingly, three of the jack stands took all of the weight, one just rested lightly touching the jacking point. I could shake the car and it would stay very stable though. (I always give it a test shake, getting crushed is not my idea of fun.)
Paul Davock
and a large support box for my jack did the trick for me.
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Interestingly, three of the jack stands took all of the weight, one just rested lightly touching the jacking point. I could shake the car and it would stay very stable though. (I always give it a test shake, getting crushed is not my idea of fun.)
Paul Davock
Update on tank removal
Just an update on tank removal. The tank dropped out easy once I had the clearance. The Tank went in just as easy. I used the POR 15 to clean my tank and it came out great. That stuff really work good and would recommend it to anyone cleaning out there tanks. It took me 7 hours start to finnish plus 4 days (96hrs) for curing time. It's a little messy and if you use it make sure you wear gloves and use a drop cloth. Follow the directions as there are no short cuts. Once you start it's best to finnish, you cannot start one day and wait until the nest day to do another step. So allow yourself enough time to complete this all at once. Thanks again for everyone who replied to my first post on here.
Just an update on tank removal. The tank dropped out easy once I had the clearance. The Tank went in just as easy. I used the POR 15 to clean my tank and it came out great. That stuff really work good and would recommend it to anyone cleaning out there tanks. It took me 7 hours start to finnish plus 4 days (96hrs) for curing time. It's a little messy and if you use it make sure you wear gloves and use a drop cloth. Follow the directions as there are no short cuts. Once you start it's best to finnish, you cannot start one day and wait until the nest day to do another step. So allow yourself enough time to complete this all at once. Thanks again for everyone who replied to my first post on here.
