ditypup

Fuel tank removal. Anyone done it? What tools do I need. I'm going to travel to a different location to get a fuel tank and need to know what tools to take, thought I'd ask here.
Appreciate any info you can give.
Thanks.

scope103

Did you look in the manual?

ditypup

yes sure did thank you for your helpful reply.

peabody

iTrader: (1)

Floor jack is helpful, besides the usual tools.

ditypup

Do I need to take a grinder or PB blaster or anything else out of the ordinary thought process... ?

85TurboRunner

What are you removing a fuel tank from?

ditypup

93 Extra cab v6

peabody

iTrader: (1)

Is there fuel in it? Without solvent, and care, the bolts tend to shear if you are in the rust belt. Are you transporting it in a 4runner or in a truck bed?

ditypup

Some fuel in it, I'm in Co and will transport in my uncovered pickup. I will have to assess condition of the tank when I get there, hopefully it isn't too corroded and covered in road crap and dirt. I guess if it is then will have to raise the bed. But mine is pretty clean so I'm hoping this one is too. I rammed mine into a great big rock in Canyonlands area and its got a big dent and the fuel guage quits around 1/4 tank left.

85TurboRunner

Well I'm a 2nd gen guy and have not removed a 3rd gen tank but I'm sure its pretty much the same.

So you have 6 12mm bolts holding the tank in. One of which is a nut and bolt (at least on the 2nd gens) So get a 3/8" ratchet, I prefer a deep socket and an extension a few inches or so and a 12mm wrench.

Now since I'm guessing you are going to pull this tank from some sort of parts truck you are not too concerned about breaking bolts or cutting fuel lines.

So just wrench off all the bolts. Having a jack to put under the tank would be helpful if there is fuel in it, or just let it fall to the ground. Cut the fuel lines and unhook or cut any wires to the tank and be done.

Don't grind near a fuel tank.

ditypup

"Don't grind near a fuel tank. " definitely a good tip. thanks And thank you for the reply. So those 3 bolts on each end are what is holding the tank in there. I'm going to crawl under my pup tomorrow and survey it. It was kind of cold today and I was busy.

milkybar

Hammer and a cold chisel to bust bolts. A punch to knock them out. Rope/straps to hold tank in place then lower when all bolts off.

85TurboRunner

Pretty much. Oh and don't forget to remove the fuel filler neck. There are 3 bolts behind the fuel filler door (again at least on the 2nd gens).10mm

So I just read the post about yours having a dent in it. Why not just drop your tank and pound out the dent?

I'm sure your gauge is messed up because the sensor is getting hung up on the pushed in part of your tank.

Edit: Just remembered there is a bolt that holds the filler neck to the underside of the truck bed also. I suppose you could just remove the two hose clamps holding the filler neck to the tank too.

ditypup

Good idea 85TR maybe that is the way to go, pound the dent out of the tank. I was thinking that the fuel level gauge piece with the float on it was probably sticking on the dent. I think it's probably best to remove the bed fasteners and slide the bed back to access the top of the tank. But we'll see. I'll have to drive it around a couple hundred miles first as I just filled it up with gas. LOL
I found a guy on YouTube that did a two part video on replacing a tank on an 89 SB Pickup. It's not perfect but a great source of information and inspiration to anyone that needs to replace a tank or work on/inspect a tank.






thanks to all for the replies

ditypup

Additionally, maybe this would be time to install a 1" body lift with Brown's parts.

bjc406

Is the filler tube protector necessary. I dropped my tank yesterday on my '92 4runner, and it seemed like that part was the only real hang up in getting the whole deal removed. Is there a "bootleg" way to protect the hoses that would allow me to feed them up to the fuel filler from under the truck easily...e.g. tape them together?