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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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drain plug for fuel tank?

Someone told me that the '84-'85 FB's had a drain plug for the fuel tank. Are they full of it or is there one? I crawled underneath and didn't see one, but maybe I didn't look hard enough. Any of you know where it may be if it exists?

Oh, the car in question is a '84 GS. Thanks.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 11:01 PM
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I was wondering the same thing about an 83. Im just too lazy to look .

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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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Oh, it's there alright. A nice little bolt that should thread out pretty easy.

Sorry RotorMotorDriver (I hate typing your name, just to let you know ), only came on the series 3 (84-85) I believe.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 01:14 AM
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Sorry RotorMotorDriver (I hate typing your name, just to let you know ), only came on the series 3 (84-85) I believe.
lol, RMD works too . ...RMD, yeah you know me... lol

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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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Its there on my 85, its kinda on the drivers side... I beleive its a 14mm socket...
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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Yeah, my '84 GS has it, and its towards the from of the fuel tank, slightly towards the driver's side, I believe.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 08:57 PM
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The shop just lost mine when they refurbished my tank, now I've got to find another.. any suggestions on what will work? What's the thread callout on it?
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Its there on my 85, its kinda on the drivers side... I beleive its a 14mm socket...
Some Turbo guys use that drain as a Fuel Pick up for external pumps....

Things that make you go Hmmmm.....
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 02:27 AM
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Hmm, my 82 GSL parts car's gas tank has a drain bolt on it. I'll be swapping it into my other car since the other's gas tank leaks up by the filler when it is really full.. Not sure if my 82 GSL runner has a drain on it or not.
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