D412REN Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I’m having really bad trouble to remove the fuel tank someone as stated it’s a Vitesse tan that is fitted in the boot. just cannot get it to budge any help will be much appreciated many thanks Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 This won’t be the best technical answer you’ll get but presuming you’ve undone all the retaining nuts and released the bottom pipes that leaves the top filler pipe! Which can be a bugger! So climb in the boot and give some wrangling in all directions to break the rubber seal, with a bit of luck it will then come out simples! Well that’s what the blind man did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 yes the free to download work shop manual says theres four screws and one bolt to remove. Then once the fuel pipe and level sender electrics are disconnected its free to come out except as Adrian says it may be stuck a bit by the filler neck or drain plug seals however these should break free with some wiggling and the tank threaded out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D412REN Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 7 hours ago, Adrianb said: This won’t be the best technical answer you’ll get but presuming you’ve undone all the retaining nuts and released the bottom pipes that leaves the top filler pipe! Which can be a bugger! So climb in the boot and give some wrangling in all directions to break the rubber seal, with a bit of luck it will then come out simples! Well that’s what the blind man did! Get in the BOOT 😂😂 I’m 6’5 🙈 there’s no hope for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Yep Im a 6 footer! I forgot to mention I had removed the boot lid so my wife wouldn’t lock me in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 31 minutes ago, D412REN said: Get in the BOOT 😂😂 I’m 6’5 🙈 there’s no hope for that. I`m 72 and just finished underneath Spitfire repairs , and a total restoration.....then events.....and the Ten CR....Get In Das Boot😄. Remember...stuff the filler neck(for fumes) and dont create any sparks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 32 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said: I`m 72 and just finished underneath Spitfire repairs , and a total restoration.....then events.....and the Ten CR....Get In Das Boot😄. Remember...stuff the filler neck(for fumes) and dont create any sparks Oooops ...I thought you said you were 65!!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Is the problem the filler pipe to body seal/gasket, if so separate it from the body push that out from inside the boot pushing it up the filler pipe. And or is it that the sponge ring around the bottom drain pipe has gone solid and rusted to both the boot floor and tank drain pipe? Edited May 24, 2022 by standardthread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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