Excellent!  Thanks for the replies.  I've been putting this off, fearing the
need to remove the gas tank, so I'm glad the tank can stay.

Are there any other parts I should have for this job besides the 2 pipes,
hose clamps, zip ties and slicker?

Thanks,

James
90 Carat

On 3/7/03 7:40, "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> 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-----
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> Of James
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> 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