Right hand fuel tank replacement.
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Right hand fuel tank replacement.
Hello to all.
2008 Corvette.
I have the factory service manual and looked at what GM wants me to do to be able to replace this fuel tank where some stereo installation idiot (yeah-I wrote that) used a 4 inch screw to hold down the amp behind the passenger seat and screwed it into either the cross-over hose the tank itself.
I am asking if anybody has done this and may have a trick or to or what to really look out for.
From what I can see it seems that the rear drive line needs to be lowered to gain access to the cross-over hose and other hose connections due to they are way up in the...what I call...the ABYSS.
And help would be greatly appreciated.
DUB
2008 Corvette.
I have the factory service manual and looked at what GM wants me to do to be able to replace this fuel tank where some stereo installation idiot (yeah-I wrote that) used a 4 inch screw to hold down the amp behind the passenger seat and screwed it into either the cross-over hose the tank itself.
I am asking if anybody has done this and may have a trick or to or what to really look out for.
From what I can see it seems that the rear drive line needs to be lowered to gain access to the cross-over hose and other hose connections due to they are way up in the...what I call...the ABYSS.
And help would be greatly appreciated.
DUB
Last edited by DUB; Feb 17, 2017 at 07:00 PM.
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Hello to all.
2008 Corvette.
I have the factory service manual and looked at what GM wants me to do to be able to replace this fuel tank where some stereo installation idiot (yeah-I wrote that) used a 4 inch screw to hold down the amp behind the passenger seat and screwed it into either the cross-over hose the tank itself.
I am asking if anybody has done this and may have a trick or to or what to really look out for.
From what I can see it seems that the rear drive line needs to be lowered to gain access to the cross-over hose and other hose connections due to they are way up in the...what I call...the ABYSS.
And help would be greatly appreciated.
DUB
2008 Corvette.
I have the factory service manual and looked at what GM wants me to do to be able to replace this fuel tank where some stereo installation idiot (yeah-I wrote that) used a 4 inch screw to hold down the amp behind the passenger seat and screwed it into either the cross-over hose the tank itself.
I am asking if anybody has done this and may have a trick or to or what to really look out for.
From what I can see it seems that the rear drive line needs to be lowered to gain access to the cross-over hose and other hose connections due to they are way up in the...what I call...the ABYSS.
And help would be greatly appreciated.
DUB
there are many that have dropped the tank without lowering the rear drive, especially for a Manual transmission.
I'm sure they will post to this thread.
There are a few You tube videos showing how to do it.
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There is a great instruction step by step in this link, and only the A6 needs the rear drive lowered, not the manual.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fuel-pump.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fuel-pump.html
Last edited by 4SUMERZ; Feb 17, 2017 at 07:14 PM.
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Don't. have to drop the trans/diff to remove crossover. You do have to drop exhaust. There is a black locking gizmo that can be pried out with a small screwdriver. The white collar rotates clockwise to unlock. The tube is abit stiff.
Now there are tubes inside the crossover tube. Its easy to break the little locking tabs that hold those tubes in place, especially if they haven't been separated in forever. When you pull the crossover tube to remove, you may feel a spongy resistance. That's the small interior tubes not wanting to release from the tubes they are connected to.
This job is much easier if you have an extra elbow or two in your arm. LOL
Good luck.
Now there are tubes inside the crossover tube. Its easy to break the little locking tabs that hold those tubes in place, especially if they haven't been separated in forever. When you pull the crossover tube to remove, you may feel a spongy resistance. That's the small interior tubes not wanting to release from the tubes they are connected to.
This job is much easier if you have an extra elbow or two in your arm. LOL
Good luck.
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SUPER THANKS for the replies. I really mean it.
What confused me what that in the GM service manual it did not state to drop the trans/diff....but when I read the re-install procedure...it DID state to re-install the trans/diff. SO.... it must have been a misprint.
DUB
What confused me what that in the GM service manual it did not state to drop the trans/diff....but when I read the re-install procedure...it DID state to re-install the trans/diff. SO.... it must have been a misprint.
DUB
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You have come through with all our questions about paint/body stuff, so many thanks to you for your expert opinions on that stuff for sure.
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I will be getting the Corvette in soon to verify that I need to drop the right fuel tank....or if the screw the stereo person installed may have hit the crossover tube.
Either way. I feel this is going to be REALLY FUN! ( and I don't mean in a good way). I feel i am going to be cussing up a storm on this one...I just and a feeling.
DUB
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Thanks for the kind words. I do what I can.
I will be getting the Corvette in soon to verify that I need to drop the right fuel tank....or if the screw the stereo person installed may have hit the crossover tube.
Either way. I feel this is going to be REALLY FUN! ( and I don't mean in a good way). I feel i am going to be cussing up a storm on this one...I just and a feeling.
DUB
I will be getting the Corvette in soon to verify that I need to drop the right fuel tank....or if the screw the stereo person installed may have hit the crossover tube.
Either way. I feel this is going to be REALLY FUN! ( and I don't mean in a good way). I feel i am going to be cussing up a storm on this one...I just and a feeling.
DUB
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I thought I could just jack it so if I felt like it ...I could take a nap seeing how I would be laying down already
Seriously though. I will use my lift.
DUB
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I always remove the rear suspension and diff/trans to access the fuel tanks and crossover, makes it much easier to remove the crossover without any damage, however I do this often where I work and have all the proper equipment. I do not envy anyone who has to do it any other way, Good Luck.
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I always remove the rear suspension and diff/trans to access the fuel tanks and crossover, makes it much easier to remove the crossover without any damage, however I do this often where I work and have all the proper equipment. I do not envy anyone who has to do it any other way, Good Luck.
DUB
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You bring up a good point, I completely remove the rear suspension,(it really is easier than trying to fight the crossover out with everything in the way) but I support the drivetrain with a screw jack and carefully lower the drivetrain once the suspension is out the way.
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SO...it makes complete sense....no fuel smells with the screw installed and sealing up the hole.....and when the screw is out...now he has fuel vapors.
DUB