1987 Vette; remove gas tank
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1987 Vette; remove gas tank
I have a 1987 Corvette convertible that was left outside for about four years. The gas tank still had gas from California (not good). So, the full pump was rusted and the tank is filled with sludge. I would like to remove the gas tank and install a new tank. However, I do not know how to remove the rear part of the car to get to the tank and remove it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tom
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tom
Melting Slicks
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From: New Port Richey FL
I have a 1987 Corvette convertible that was left outside for about four years. The gas tank still had gas from California (not good). So, the full pump was rusted and the tank is filled with sludge. I would like to remove the gas tank and install a new tank. However, I do not know how to remove the rear part of the car to get to the tank and remove it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tom
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Tom
you need to remove the taillights to get access to a good portion of them. once the cover is off there are 4 to 6 bolts going thru the bumper/Gas tank support frame, before removing them put so witness markes by the bolts and in a few spots were support meets car so you can get a close Alignment when reassembling and body panels meet up.
Once you have all hoses wires and marks off and your ready to support tank or have a few friends hold it remove bolts it's on the ground.
Now how BAD is the tank, unless it is a complete mess in a lot of cases you can remove Fuel sending unit and with those borrowed skinny arms and some rags on a stick you can get the tank into working order, I think if you give a close look inside the tank you will find that it is plastic lined, making it rust free and easy to wipe out.
Last edited by s carter; Apr 20, 2017 at 11:25 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Timra, Sweden
Yes, remove sending unit and try to clean the tank. It is a MAJOR task to replace the tank.
Getting the sending unit out is quite simple. The opening is big enough to get a good light down. You should replace the fuel pump when you have it out.
Getting the sending unit out is quite simple. The opening is big enough to get a good light down. You should replace the fuel pump when you have it out.
