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Removing fuel tank

Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 9:48 am
by Indyandy
81 Spider Turbo
I want to remove the fuel tank to flush out, but the bolts wont budge. It is to the point where I think they will snap off if I apply anymore torque. I have applied plenty of penetrant without results. I have used PB Blaster. Any good suggestions? If I do break them, how hard is it to replace the bolts? Thanks.

Re: Removing fuel tank

Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:33 am
by narfire
Try tightening them just a tad. Tap the top of the bolt to see if it might help break the corrosion a bit. Both helped with corroded bleeder bolts on the brake calipers on my cars.

Re: Removing fuel tank

Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:34 am
by azruss
those are studs and not bolts. you have access from the bottom of the car, so they can be replaced with bolts.

Re: Removing fuel tank

Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 8:12 pm
by 124JOE
ya if they snap just drill then out and replace them with bolts
use stainless steel as they wont rust