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Subject:Getting water out of fuel tank...
From:Aaron
Date:Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:24:27 -0700

Hello all.

I have a tank of bad gas because of a failed gasket on the vent line
that goes into the fuel filler neck. It was raining for the first time
in a while and suddenly I started having issues while driving. I found
that the rubber sleeve (that makes it fit tightly) that goes over the
nipple is gone and was letting in a lot of water.

So what would be the best way to drain the water out of the tank? I'm
not sure if the water will separate and then can be pulled out, or if
it will remain blended into the gas as it was 2 days ago. I guess I'm
asking if I need to get rid of all of the gas or if I can just get rid
of the bottom gallon or 2.

Should I use the fuel pump to pump it out or should I just let it
gravity drain?

Thanks!
Aaron

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