No need.  Just take your time and cut all of the tie-wraps on the pipes
(there are a bunch on top of the gas tank but you can reach them through the
hole in the frame on top of the tank).  Then pull both out together and
twist them this way and that way.  It is like a chinese puzzle but you will
get them out.  This is not as hard as it looks.  Have fun and try not to get
wet :)

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of James
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 2:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?

I want to replace the long coolant pipes going to/from the radiator, as the
flanges have corroded/broken.  Is it necessary to remove the fuel tank?  If
so, is this something an amateur "mechanic" (me) could handle?  Any
tips/suggestions on the procedure?

Thanks,

James
90 Carat