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Tank removal - hightower - 03-06-13
Im trying to get tank off bike to do coolant etc, but it keeps pishing fuel out. Ive turned tap off, but when i unhook fuel line it still trickles out. It comes out faster when i open tap, but a full quarter turn to the closed position and it doesn't stop..... Help!
Re: Tank removal - red98 - 03-06-13
that sounds like a dodgy fuel tap....have you got a length of rubber tubing you could slip on the tap and seal with a tight fitting bolt the other end,or fold the tube double and secure with tape or simular.....or drain the fuel into a suitable container
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 03-06-13
Ive got a full tank, so dont want to muck on. Will have to wait until i can drain it at the weekend.
Re: Tank removal - His Dudeness - 03-06-13
Best thing to do is leave it for now and do the job when you've used most of the petrol
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 03-06-13
Yeah, will try and time it so I need to fill up on a weekend then get it done then. The oil filter on it hasn't got a bolt part either, so it's going to be fun getting that off too!
Re: Tank removal - His Dudeness - 03-06-13
If the last person put a bit of oil around the seal before they did it up it should be ok. I got mine off with a belt last time
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 03-06-13
Ah, good idea!
Re: Tank removal - darrsi - 03-06-13
(03-06-13, 06:01 PM)His Dudeness link Wrote: If the last person put a bit of oil around the seal before they did it up it should be ok. I got mine off with a belt last time
A belt with a sledgehammer :lol
I've had my tank off when it's full, you get a few drips but i just stick rag underneath it then give it a rinse down after refitting. Obviously when the engine's cold.
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 03-06-13
I filled up a container with about 300ml petrol and it showed no signs of slowing, so thought something wasn't quite right.
Re: Tank removal - noggythenog - 03-06-13
(03-06-13, 05:58 PM)hightower link Wrote: Yeah, will try and time it so I need to fill up on a weekend then get it done then. The oil filter on it hasn't got a bolt part either, so it's going to be fun getting that off too!
If your bike has the standard downpipes then good luck with your knuckles whilst trying to get a handhold on the filter.
Hammer and screwdriver may be the only way :o
Re: Tank removal - darrsi - 03-06-13
You need an oil filter chain wrench.
This is why i keep telling everyone to buy the K&N oil filter with the nut on the end, it's soooo much easier.
You can always pop down and see any mechanic and ask nicely if they can just loosen it for you enough to break the seal, then undo it properly when you get home, other than that a chain wrench is about £4 delivered on Ebay, or pop out and get one from a car parts shop.
I'm not a fan of the screwdriver trick, 'cos not only can it go horribly wrong, but it's also messy!
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 04-06-13
Will get a chain wrench - motor store around the corner. The new filter is the K&N with the nut on.
Re: Tank removal - red98 - 04-06-13
i find the fabric belt type better,same as chain type but has a loop of fabric in place of the chain,easier to get inbetween the down pipes
Re: Tank removal - darrsi - 04-06-13
(04-06-13, 09:11 AM)red98 link Wrote: i find the fabric belt type better,same as chain type but has a loop of fabric in place of the chain,easier to get inbetween the down pipesIt'll be the one and only time he uses it! :lol
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 04-06-13
Nah, wifes car will need a service in a couple of weeks
Re: Tank removal - hightower - 04-06-13
Which of these would you think is best?
http://www.motor-world.co.uk/Part-Search.aspx?SearchStr=filter%20wrench
Re: Tank removal - Dave48 - 04-06-13
Ive got one like number 3-the chain wrench-next oil filter I buy will be K&N!
Re: Tank removal - darrsi - 04-06-13
(04-06-13, 11:21 AM)hightower link Wrote: Which of these would you think is best?The one used with the ratchet is less fiddly.
http://www.motor-world.co.uk/Part-Search.aspx?SearchStr=filter%20wrench