Fuel tank removal

[pmc_3]

This weekend I am going to replace the fuel hose from the tank to the pump, it's the only section that's not been replaced. I've also got a new fuel strainer to fit to the pickup pipe so need to remove the tank to those. My question is, is there enough flex in the big fuel filler hose that you can remove the tank without having to remove the filler neck from the body of the car?

[mk1fan]

I assume that the filler cap is connected as the Tcars, S and Wedges. These have a pipe between the filler cap and the tank which is held on place with 'Jubilee' clips. Undo these and remove pipe. No need to remove filler cap.

[pmc_3]

Thanks, it sounds like it's the same. I was just checking if there is enough give in the filler hose to get it off after the jubilee clips are undone. You can't slide it down to remove from the filler cap as there is another take off for the roll over valve below it.

I've found another thread which says it's possible https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[PabloGee]

I don't know the absolute answer, but I suspect you'll learn pretty quickly whether it gives enough room.
Considering that the filler neck is vertically above the exit hose you're looking to replace, I suspect it will be easier to disconnect the filler next to get decent access.

I did wonder though whether you need to move the tank at all - is it not possibly to access those fittings from the wheel arch?
I don't know how easy it is to undo the strainer part unless you've got a massive socket.

Anticipating you've read this:

https://www.bertram-hill.com/replacing-the-fuel-li...

[BritishTvr450]

mk1fan said:

I assume that the filler cap is connected as the Tcars, S and Wedges. These have a pipe between the filler cap and the tank which is held on place with 'Jubilee' clips. Undo these and remove pipe. No need to remove filler cap.

This ^^^^^

You could undo the tank straps and indeed move the tank away but the filler neck is quite flexible

[s p a c e m a n]

I undid the straps and one of the jubilee clips on the filler to pull the tank forward when I moved the battery to the boot, I can remember having enough room to get both arms behind there to run the cable so you should have enough room for all of the activities by just doing that.

[Sardonicus]

pmc_3 said:

This weekend I am going to replace the fuel hose from the tank to the pump, it's the only section that's not been replaced. I've also got a new fuel strainer to fit to the pickup pipe so need to remove the tank to those. My question is, is there enough flex in the big fuel filler hose that you can remove the tank without having to remove the filler neck from the body of the car?

You undo both clamps at either end then fold the hose to remove, its very simple no filler neck removal required

[gavgavgav]

If you are taking the tank out, may as well also replace the return pipe on the other side of the car .....

[pmc_3]

Thanks all. The other fuel hoses were all replaced when the outriggers were replaced recently.

[BritishTvr450]

Sardonicus said:

You undo both clamps at either end then fold the hose to remove, its very simple no filler neck removal required

I got my terminology wrong.
I didn’t mean filler neck as such I meant the hose which is indeed flexible

[Loubaruch]

If the filler neck does work loose its no big dea l as it is only fixed with silicon sealant a two minute job to put back.