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Old Mar 22, 2021 | 04:31 PM
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Any tips or tricks for dropping the fuel tanks in there cars? Im going to attempt tomorrow. I have a clear fuel leak from the hat or sender.

Also anything else i should do while im in there? are there any fuel pump upgrades?
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Ive never done this but there is a fuel tank recall out for many (C7s - mine included). Just some info...
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Ive never done this but there is a fuel tank recall out for many (C7s - mine included). Just some info...
Thanks Max, Yeah i saw the recall. But my car is pretty modified. So I'm not sure it will be honored.
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Thanks Max, Yeah i saw the recall. But my car is pretty modified. So I'm not sure it will be honored.
I would try, if it is that hevily moddified that anyone would know it be up front. Tell them I know I am modified but none of my mods could cause the gas tanks to leak. See if they just warranty and not give you a hard time. If they deny it you do have recourse they have to prove the mods caused the failure. I mean you can put a blower on the car tune it and swap out the transmissions would that cause a wheel bearing to fail? I think not. From what I understand it's a bitch to get the gas tanks out there are two on left and right with a line connecting them. I am mechanically inclined and do most of my own work but that sounds complicated as hell.
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I believe you need to drop the rear cradle, with the trans and diff, to remove the gas tanks.
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