OHSIXX

I realize there are a lot of variables, but in general how long should it take? :confused:


[Modified by OHSIXX, 3:59 PM 9/23/2003]

Paul Borowski

1.5hrs

OHSIXX

That is how long it will probably take me to get the spare tire out. :rolleyes:

sb69coupe

Are you doing it, or paying for it to be done? For a turn-key job:

- remove spare tire tub, lid, etc
- loosen mufflers, remove hangers, drop 'em out
- disconnect battery
- drain tank
- remove fuel line, vapor return line, etc
- remove rubber boot and filler neck through filler door opening
- remove bolts for straps
- disconnect bolts and remove support crossmember
- remove tank

then you get to reinstall, but "while you're in there" you may as well:

- clean up the frame rails, crossmember, straps, etc
- repaint the stuff you're reusing
- let the paint dry
- install sending unit in new tank, make sure you have a new o-ring for it.
- install new anit-squeak pads onto the tank
- install tank up into opening
- fight with the straps to get them over the new tank
- loosely fit the crossmember and bolt it in place
- install the new rubber hoses at all locations
- install filler neck and boot
- add gas and check for leaks
- fit mufflers into place
- start car and recheck for leaks
- install spare tire assembly.

I'd say 1.5 hours ought to be more than enough time, even with rusty bolts and such :D Keep in mind that the first time you do a particular job it takes 2x to 3x the time that it would take to repeat the work. When I replaced my tank it took the better part of a day, factoring in all the cleanup, repainting, etc.

:cheers:


[Modified by sb69coupe, 4:47 PM 9/23/2003]

java0881

i started 2 weekends ago and still haven't mounted the tank back in.once i saw the rusty fuellines,i had to replace them too.and after all its not work,its a pleasure to work on a vette,so i take my time.
good luck

My69

The whole procedure took me a weekend. Removal of tank, cleaning tank, painting and eplacing misc. parts. :smash:
Mike

GDaina

Took me one day, remove the tank, remove the old fuel lines, bend and fit new lines per factory configuration, intall a new tank with new starps. Then again I didn't the spare tire carrier or the mufflers and pipes to worry about... :D