Fuel Sending Unit Removal Tool
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Drifting
Joined: May 2012
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From: Calgary Alberta
Fuel Sending Unit Removal Tool
So when I get to replacing my fuel sending unit here in a few weeks on the 70 (unit is on the bottom) do I actually need the fancy sending unit removal tool, or is there a sure fire way to get the thing out with something else? Thanks.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,353
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From: Calgary Alberta
Thanks guys. I have a whole kit for the install, gasket and all that jazz.
Jeff, not surprising...repro parts can be so disappointing these days. I'll have a good look at the cover my new one came with.
Jeff, not surprising...repro parts can be so disappointing these days. I'll have a good look at the cover my new one came with.
Last edited by Brcmpbl; Mar 21, 2013 at 09:12 AM.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi B,
I agree that a screw-driver and small hammer does the job.
Before you take the existing one off, take a CLOSE look at how far the 'seating ramps' need to be turned before they hit the 'stops'.
It's possible to think you have the new one turned all the way on, but if it's not at the 'stops' you may have a slow leak.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that a screw-driver and small hammer does the job.
Before you take the existing one off, take a CLOSE look at how far the 'seating ramps' need to be turned before they hit the 'stops'.
It's possible to think you have the new one turned all the way on, but if it's not at the 'stops' you may have a slow leak.
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Hinckley OH
Hi B,
I agree that a screw-driver and small hammer does the job.
Before you take the existing one off, take a CLOSE look at how far the 'seating ramps' need to be turned before they hit the 'stops'.
It's possible to think you have the new one turned all the way on, but if it's not at the 'stops' you may have a slow leak.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that a screw-driver and small hammer does the job.
Before you take the existing one off, take a CLOSE look at how far the 'seating ramps' need to be turned before they hit the 'stops'.
It's possible to think you have the new one turned all the way on, but if it's not at the 'stops' you may have a slow leak.
Regards,
Alan
There was a thread not too long ago about that very issue, however the leak was anything but slow.
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