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jamiek_uk2000

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I've come around to stripping the underside of my 6 but there is around half a tank of petrol in there and I have just realised. It currently is on axle stands with no rear axle/front suspension so before anyone says it I can't drive it. I also have no front end so can't even start it at the moment. I had to say that because I know the answers I get on here Smile

What are my options for draining, I can't see a plug anywhere, so can I pull off a pipe (which one) from the fuel filter and just let it run? I assume (not sure if it's wise) that the one going into the rear of the filter is the supply so if I stick that into a suitable container I can just let it run? the pump. Will I do any damage if I run the pump until the tank is dry and the pump spins with no fuel?

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 18:26
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Lift up the rear seats and unscrew the fuel pump from the tank. Then siphon it out is the easiest way. Yes

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 19:43
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jamiek_uk2000

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The rear seats have already gone so that shouldn't be hard! Is it worth flushing it while it is off, do tanks on new cars get full of s**t like tanks on older cars?

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 20:13
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Another easy way is to take the rear drivers side wheel off and pull the elbow off the filler neck, loosen it on the tank and rotate. I did my HDi this way, but you need common sense and a willing receptacle.

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 21:36
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I've got around half a tank in there so about 30 litres maybe, I haven't got a modestly priced receptacle that will hold that much. I also have the risk of setting me and everything around me ablaze to contend with

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 21:41
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I tried siphoning petrol out once, ended up with a mouth full which was enough motivation to make me figure out a better way. Ended up robbing the washer fluid motor and pipe work and linking it to a battery to pump it out. Wasn't the quickest method, but it tasted better. Was getting petrol out before taking it to the scrap yard so robbing various parts was an option.
Incidentally, if you swallow petrol you should drink lots of milk!
Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 22:04
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Ive got a rather large drum here you can borrow if you ever turn up for this hub LOL
Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 22:12
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jamiek_uk2000

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The way he was talking about doing it was to crack the elbow on the tank so it would have to be a 30 litre tank that could slide under the car which is 12 inches off the floor! I've got a drum but then I will have to pump it, I've got a pressure testing kit from work which I can use to hand pump it out if it comes to it but it will take a while!

I need to make something that is easy and won't kill me and everyone in my street. Your not heading anywhere near Adam B's direction in the next few weeks by any chance Ash? I've got a set of PR1.2's to collect from him

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 22:50
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I dropped a half full tank off my ZX without issue, dropped it with the filler neck complete still, it was barely off the ground too.

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 23:05
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I had about thirty litres in, I just turned the elbow back when the Jerry can was full. Think you n eed to siphon really mate.

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 23:15
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welshpug! wrote:
I dropped a half full tank off my ZX without issue, dropped it with the filler neck complete still, it was barely off the ground too.


I can see that happening now, just get the jack underneath and off it comes.

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 23:19
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I didn't use a jack.

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Posted 11th Feb 2013 at 23:32
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Siphoning is the easiest way, or just buy a hand pump. They cost around £10 from most factors and will save you time and mess to get this job done. Yes

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 09:05
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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
welshpug! wrote:
I dropped a half full tank off my ZX without issue, dropped it with the filler neck complete still, it was barely off the ground too.


I can see that happening now, just get the jack underneath and off it comes.


You will soon drain it lowering it on a jack!!!LOL

And don't think the firemen will be too happy mopping it up!!Roll eyes

Will be hard on a jack,spread the weight well with wood etc and get a couple of helpers atleastWink

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 09:39
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What a about a cheap bilge/ submersible pump? Will be handy for putting the fuel back in as well Thumbs up

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 10:04
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jamiek_uk2000

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Well I don't want to use a bilge pump since I don't think they are rated for it (fumes from petrol & 110/230 power don't seem a good mix. The petrol is shot anyway it's been in the car for 18 months so is going to be used for bonfires and that is about it!

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 12:53
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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:

I need to make something that is easy and won't kill me and everyone in my street. Your not heading anywhere near Adam B's direction in the next few weeks by any chance Ash? I've got a set of PR1.2's to collect from him


Nah i'm not planning to visit Adam atm mate unless i'm meeting someone with bits off the xsara perhaps

Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 13:12
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eliotrw

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Go in car
Remove tank
soak 3 metre long wick in fuel
Dip in tank
Light just outside car
empty tank now Smile

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 13:29
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jamiek_uk2000

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roland rat wrote:
jamiek_uk2000 wrote:

I need to make something that is easy and won't kill me and everyone in my street. Your not heading anywhere near Adam B's direction in the next few weeks by any chance Ash? I've got a set of PR1.2's to collect from him


Nah i'm not planning to visit Adam atm mate unless i'm meeting someone with bits off the xsara perhaps



If you do head that way with selling some bits, let me know I'll sort you out some money for juice, save me the long haul I'm meant to be going on to get the wheels then a rebuild back axle from Mould.

I think that option may well be the best at the moment, it's in bits at the moment and getting it back on the road seems very far away...

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Posted 12th Feb 2013 at 13:35
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Where's the forum pikey when you need him! Sure he'll be bang up for this job
Posted 13th Feb 2013 at 01:41
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Rikky? Unsure

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Posted 13th Feb 2013 at 06:51
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How'd you guess! Thumbs up
Posted 13th Feb 2013 at 10:11
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dangti6

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Hose and lungs.

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    i drained my gti6 one using a siphon from Machine Mart, didn't cost much and worked well. failing that i'd just force the pump to empty it for you by sending power to it

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    welshpug!

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    mtfu, just unbolt then fekker and get on with it.

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    Posted 13th Feb 2013 at 11:52
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