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Subject:Re: Easy Way to R/R Tank for new lines
From:Mike Collum
Date:Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:30:41 -0400

Jonce,

I removed my tank wnen I replaced the grommets and replaced the fuel
gauge sender at the same time.  I did it in my hardpack gravel driveway
and had the tank back in less than 1/2 a day without hurrying.

Mike

Jonce Fancher wrote:
> Hi all
> Is there an easy way to get the tank low enough to swap out the fuel lines on top of the tank. My cross over lines and everything up there is in need of
> replacing. actually on both my 84 and 85. Ive replaced all the lines in the front wheel wells and all the lines from the tank to the rear of the van and back to the
> tank itself. So this is all that is left to be done. Or do I need to just pull out the trusty bentley and look it up? Just wanted to know if there was a trick or 2 I should
> know about. Thanks Jonce
>
> Jonce Fancher
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