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Old 09-16-2011, 07:57 PM   #1
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stock gas tank removal ?

how do you get the filler neck through the hole? cut the gasket?
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Old 09-16-2011, 08:09 PM   #2
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Re: stock gas tank removal ?

you don't need to cut the rubber gromet . just gentley pry and squeeze. and push rubber inside . be careful not to bend metal .iv'e only done one but thats how i done it . fairly easy
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Old 09-16-2011, 08:11 PM   #3
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I read some where that it can from inside to out and i tried that didn't move..I will try to push it in and see if that does the trick...thanks man!
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:15 PM   #4
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soapy water will help
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:25 PM   #5
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I got the tank out but the grommet didn't make it ..lol... it was to brittle and tore but its ok Im going with a new tank.. I won't get so eager next time and waste a thread ... Thanks for the help!
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