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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Dave69 on October 15, 2009, 07:42:35 PM

Title: xj fuel tank
Post by: Dave69 on October 15, 2009, 07:42:35 PM

the fuel pump in the tank is getting a bit lazy in priming when the ignition is switched on. So i was going to drop the tank and give the electrical connections a bit of a clean. Apart from siezed bolts is this a fairly simple task, and i don't have a wheel barrow like PTP has

Title: Re: xj fuel tank
Post by: The Smiths on October 15, 2009, 08:40:12 PM

Easy to do - but J bolts will probably end up as toast - and try to run to low - the tank is heavy

remove filler pipes before undoing the tank as well

Title: Re: xj fuel tank
Post by: Bubba on October 15, 2009, 08:59:01 PM

yup tank is heavy and awkward

Title: Re: xj fuel tank
Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 16, 2009, 09:48:17 AM

If you have a steel tank you can remove the pump in situ.

Title: Re: xj fuel tank
Post by: Dave69 on October 16, 2009, 07:14:56 PM

mk1 so i gather it's the steel type, might take the tank out or at least drop it down so i can look at the boot floor. if ok then a wire brush and enamel paint to preserve it