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09-23-2002, 11:50 PM | #1 |
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Gas tank rubber donut @#%^&%$@!
How do I get this stupid gas tank rubber donut thingy in without destroying my paint?
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09-23-2002, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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take it out with or after removing your tank, take all the tank bolts out and get it free and lift it up to about a 45degree angle and a little tug(or someone pushin the spout in) will get it and the gasket is easy there. this is all easy if ur tank is EMPTY :-D
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09-24-2002, 12:24 AM | #3 |
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That figures. I just topped the tank off.
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09-24-2002, 12:32 AM | #4 |
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My heart goes out to you! I've tried without sucsess. I think mine was sun hardened. I think you'll have better luck with just buying a new one.
Or this gives you a excuss to shave it and put a blazer tank in!
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09-24-2002, 12:55 AM | #5 |
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it'd be a bear to get one in with the tank bolted down, try dipping the grommet in some strong soapy water (mostly soap) and working it in there.
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09-24-2002, 12:55 AM | #6 |
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I PUT EM IN A BOWL OF WATER & MICROWAVE EM TILL THERE TOO HOT TO TOUCH, THEN DRY EM OFF WITH A TOWELL, PUT SOME SPRAY SILCONE ON THE REAR LIP & USE PAINT STIR STICKS TO PUSH EM IN. THEY'RE A REAL B!TCH TO GET IN. IF ANYONES GOT AN EASIER WAY, I'D SURE LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT IT.
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09-24-2002, 01:03 AM | #7 |
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I do have a new one. The old one was mostly disintegrated when i took it out. I have some new seat belts so I have to take the seat out ... again anyway so it might wait a week until the gas runs out.
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09-24-2002, 08:15 AM | #8 |
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I used a razor blade and carefully cut the old one out before I removed the tank. Then install the new one in the cab and coat the inside with liquid dish detergent. Slide the tank in. I had no trouble doing mine all by myself.
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09-24-2002, 08:29 AM | #9 |
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I put my tank in as Bob's 409 does. You can do it by yourself with an empty tank. The fill tube will slide through the donut with little effort.
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