Square

Hi all,

I have been told that my simple rusted fuel line, is actually only part of the rust on the line and that the entire line will need replacing which they say will require pulling the fuel tank.

How hard is it to pull the fuel tank? They say very, very hard ( $$$).

Thanks!

Grease Monkey

ive never done it... ijust want to make that claer.

but, from what i can see when i have the rear body panel off the gas tank should not be too hard.

87vette

I never done it either but I can't imagine it being that difficult. The way I look at it.. you just drop the spare tire carrier and the gas tank is exposed etc... I would assume everything would be within reach from that point on.

froggy47

The lines run to the top of the tank, hence why the whole rear clip has to come off. Not complicated, but lots of time involved. I'd say a pro with full pro garage is going to spend 4-6 hours off & same back together. Double that for a jack stand mechanic. And if you really barely know what you are doing double again & it'll look all misaligned when you get it back together.

Pete K

The rear bumper cover must come off. First time I did one I spent 10 hrs to R&R the tank.

87vette

Thats alot of hours!

Corvette Kid

Unless you're worried about concours original, I'd be damned if I'd pull the tank just to change lines. I'd just run the rubber hoses from the tank a little further and then replumb with steel from there.

Aggravated4life

Take the rear bumper off,remove the sway bar,spare tire assembly,lower the rear gas tank body rails by taking some long bolts out,not in that order but it has to come out,then

(I think)you have to lower the rear end carrier out of there to allow the lines to come all the way out.Its been a while since I did it but was an easy but time consuming job at home.I think some of the lines go behind the rear end carrier and up inside a wheel well area...but its been a while.

If you can do most basic jobs at home,it isnt a hard techincal job,just have to remove stuff to get it to clear out of there.

juanathandavid

I've done the fuel pump in my 95 blazer twice. The only advice I can give is that it is MUCH EASIER with the tank empty. It took several big guys a handful of hours to help me do it with the tank full the first time. The second time, it was empty and me and a buddy did it in a couple hours (turns out that time, the central port injector was to blame).

So- in my 89 C4, is this the way to change the fuel pump too? remove stuff to get to the tank and then remove it?

yedister

Why do you need to drop the tank if all you need is to replace the fuel lines? You can replace the lines without removing the tank. it is easier to relace the existing lines with steel tubing when the gas tank removed. I changed out the fuel line a few years ago because I needed more fuel volume than the stock line could feed. I used braided hose, much simpler and easier to maneuver.

yedi

Aardwolf

Aye, run new line!

C4CBF

My dad and I replaced his tank on his 83 Camaro last weekend and although time consuming, not very hard. My .02

Aggravated4life

While thats true,if he's going to replace the lines with prebent ones,then you have to take everything off back there.I took my assembly off because was going to replace with used lines from a junk yard,but turned out after I had everything apart,went braided instead.The used lines were too short and no good inside,rusted etc.

So it depends on which route youre gonna go..if going with braided lines,you can cut the old lines up and remove pieces out and then snake the new hoses up through the back.

That being said,someone asked about replacing the fuel pump on the Vette...thats an easy job,the tank doesnt have to come out.
You simply remove the gas lid door assembly off the decklid and access the tank from the top.The pump is part of the filler neck/assembly unit so it takes less than 30 minutes to take it out.Easiest car I did a pump job on.

juanathandavid

NICE

Square

Hey guys,

Soory for the delay in replying, I have been out of town. All I want is fuel lines that do not leak! I don't care if they are braided or solid. If it is possible to have a new hybrid line made of part braided/part solid line, then I am completely ok with that!

Some folks were saying that if I don't mind cutting the lines, then they can be removed without removing the tank. Any tips on what must come off the car to do this?

Thanks!