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have to drop the gas tank again.

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Old 04-02-09, 01:54 PM
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have to drop the gas tank again.

After putting in a new sending unit and mounting the tank, I noticed that I have a leak somewhere on top of the tank. So, I got to drop it again. When I installed it the last time, re-attaching the fuel filler hose was a real pain in the neck----literally. Someone suggested letting the fuel filler hose come down with the tank, but the FSM doesn't say anything about that. Any suggestions?

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Old 04-02-09, 02:10 PM
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yes, always let the filler neck down with the tank. 100 times eaiser. if you did not install a new gasket at the fuel level sender you may have a leak there. make sure the filer hose is seated on the tank and the hose clamp is tight.
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put some anti-seize compound on before sliding any hoses on. makes it easier to take apart later too.
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I find PB Blaster works well for sliding hoses on and stopping the rust too.
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Thanks guys. Just more evidence of how awesome the first gen forum is compared to the others :-)
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