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Electra_T_Type
12-09-2007, 10:16 PM
Pretty easy except I cannot get the filler and vent lines off. Any easy way with out cutting them off?
CieraSL92
12-09-2007, 10:43 PM
Stick a pair of vice grips on there and twist them off. This will either work, or rip them apart.
Electra_T_Type
12-10-2007, 12:43 AM
Got it off with more man power. Another person always helps.
LordDurock
12-10-2007, 03:18 AM
Got it off with more man power. Another person always helps.

good
85_Ciera_Rebuild
12-10-2007, 03:29 AM
I cannot get the filler and vent lines off.

I can't see how much space you have....so

Can you insert something like a hack-saw blade between rubber/metal surface?

Are you working outside....are there any fumes present? If you can pump hot water on them, this may make the process go better....watch out, if you try a hair dryer (take out life insurance policy first).

Those hoses might cost extra bucks, if you cut them...and OEM may not have them.
Electra_T_Type
12-12-2007, 01:54 AM
As I said already got them off just having a problem putting the holding straps back up.
LordDurock
12-12-2007, 02:14 AM
As I said already got them off just having a problem putting the holding straps back up.

okay what i did on my 89 skylark i got hte tank up on the exsuast pipe. and a jack on the other and i just jacker a little and push a little tell i worked it bach up there. aaaaftehr that in push realy hard and gothe exhastside strap on at the axle (i didnt take it front part off) and let the jack down enough ot slid the other strap in between the jack and the tank then jacket tell the tnak was seated again and pusted had and got the bolt treaded tighed both bolts and it was done.