Fuel tank removal..... FINISHED!!!!
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Fuel tank removal..... FINISHED!!!!
I've consulted the haynes manual and it seems fairly straight forward, just a few questions though.
1. How to support the car? At the mo the axle stands are on the axle, funnily enough, but as i have to drop the axle, where else can i support the car??
2. Will i have to bleed the brakes if i disconnect the brake lines? Also how should i prevent the brake fluid going everywhere??
Cheers for any advice you can offer,
Dave
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You can get the fuel tank in and out without disconnecting the brake lines, its a bit of a wriggle though. (You need to remove the exhaust system though). If you do disconnect the brake lines, you'll definitely need to bleed the brakes. Not that much brake fluid would come out (unless you push the brake pedal of course). If you want to keep the work area neat and tidy, you could tape over the exposed pipes with duct tape, or something. Or you could cut the flexi lines, and clamp the half left on the car.
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Yes i see what you mean, just further on from where the axle's mounting point is seems to be the best place, i'll give it a go and see what happens!!
Cheers again,
Dave
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Cheers,
Dave
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The second pic gives a good idea of how it would look if you left the axle connected (but unbolted) to do the job. The fuel tank is light enough not to need a jack or whatever.
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Thanks,
Dave
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Cheers,
Dave
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Good on you for having a go at it yourself btw :y:
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Manifold
Downpipe
'middle' or 'rear' section
Back box
You need to remove the middle and back box. I forgot how much of a pain doing the exhaust yourself was, on a Mk1! I've done it a few times now, it is difficult and requires a good grip + a bit of strength. My only tips would be, to get the car as high up as possible so you can get good leverage on the exhaust; and possibly, you could chisel/hammer the 'sleeve' section that joins the middle with the downpipe, and use WD40 here. If the exhaust is really stuck on, an exhaust fitting place would simply cut it off and renew.
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Yes i've tried everything to try and get the middle section off from the manifold but it's just not budging, so i've given up on that to save breaking anything!! instead i think i'll remove the brake lines and hand brake lines so that i can drop the axle lower leaving the exhaust on (theres only one brake line to remove actually), what are the chances of them being removed cleanly? are they likely to brake?
Thanks again,
Dave
btw cheers mcscrew, i think it's either be willing to diy or have a big piggy bank with a classic car!!
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penny said
Hello again,
Yes i've tried everything to try and get the middle section off from the manifold but it's just not budging, so i've given up on that to save breaking anything!! instead i think i'll remove the brake lines and hand brake lines so that i can drop the axle lower leaving the exhaust on (theres only one brake line to remove actually), what are the chances of them being removed cleanly? are they likely to brake?
Thanks again,
Dave
btw cheers mcscrew, i think it's either be willing to diy or have a big piggy bank with a classic car!!
I'd say the brake lines are more likely to break, than the exhaust. But having said that, they are probably cheaper to replace. Its up to you. I'd cut the exhaust off, if it stuck on, because even if it has not holed, it doesn't sound like it has much life left. And it will avoid having to take brake pipes off, bleed the brakes, etc.
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Dave
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Cheers,
Dave
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I found best prices are on Rally Design's website.
Not done it myself, but apparently people say its easier to remove the inlet manifold first, to gain access to the exhaust manifold; then replace the inlet manifold afterwards.
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