I ended up pushing new hoses on w/o clamps. AFAIK, the 4 tank seals are ok.
No leaks..... so far.

I will echo this: the hose to passenger side tank nipple is a you-know-what
to get at. Mine had a crimp clamp holding it on. (the only clamp seen on
all 4 hoses!)

A mechanics mirror, penetrating fluid, and mega cursing were deployed. Most
useful tool: mechanics "pick" to pull clamp and hose off.

I have large hands. The abrasion cut on top of my RH took some time to
heal!

I don't know if this would compromise the grommet or risk damage to the
pipe (I've seen these repaired at elbow) but removing the fill neck vent
line may allow more room.

Dropping the tank makes more sense, but doesn't one risk disturbing the
fill neck grommet seal? i.e. can the fill neck be pulled, installed w/o
replacing that expensive grommet?

Neil.

On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote:

You can drop the tank down from the rear on a floor jack a few inches,
> letting the front flange hang on the cross member for better access.  Often
> it�s the large crossover pipe seals that leak, and you can�t do them
> without lowering the tank.
>
>
>
> Clamps are not needed, the hoses are a tight fit and the tank is not under
> pressure since it is vented though the charcoal canister.  Make sure that
> isn�t plugged!
>
>
>
>

-- 
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