Fuel tank removal

[Yarp]

I’m doing a bit of tidying on the underside of the 182 and thinking about dropping the fuel tank to clean behind it. Having a look at it, do the brake lines need to be disconnected to get it out or can it slide across past them?

 

[Louis]

I’m doing a bit of tidying on the underside of the 182 and thinking about dropping the fuel tank to clean behind it. Having a look at it, do the brake lines need to be disconnected to get it out or can it slide across past them?

Just remove them from the calipers, it's a 2 minute job and something you'd regret not doing after f**king around.

 

[Yarp]

Just remove them from the calipers, it's a 2 minute job and something you'd regret not doing after f**king around.

Perfect. And just split the brake lines where they meet the rear beam?

I’ve found a great way to drain the tank too 😂

 

[Louis]

Perfect. And just split the brake lines where they meet the rear beam?

I’ve found a great way to drain the tank too 😂
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I read it as handbrake lines tbf 😂

 

[Yarp]

I read it as handbrake lines tbf 😂

Aye, the hard lines are the ones I’m on about. The joints look like they’ve been in the sea so should be fun 🫣

 

[JamesBryan]

@Mr Underhill is your man

 

[Mr Underhill]

@Mr Underhill is your man

Can’t help I’m afraid as I did mine at the same time as my rear beam, so everything was stripped off. Brakes > Lines > Beam > Tank then reverse.

 

[RustyMojo]

The lines do crossover the tank, youll need to loosen from the beam flexy’s (good luck) then drop from the retain brackets to give you enough flex….however I could imagine they will be in an interesting condition and aged so if you want to make sure you don’t snap them, they aurally join about 12” behind the NSF wheel (just under the passengers door) so you can remove them and either replace, or work with out worry of fracturing. You should have space to drop the tank if you loosen all the lines mind. I made new lines for mine ‘whilst I was there’ as it’s a piece of piss and added piece of mind

 

[Yarp]

The lines do crossover the tank, youll need to loosen from the beam flexy’s (good luck) then drop from the retain brackets to give you enough flex….however I could imagine they will be in an interesting condition and aged so if you want to make sure you don’t snap them, they aurally join about 12” behind the NSF wheel (just under the passengers door) so you can remove them and either replace, or work with out worry of fracturing. You should have space to drop the tank if you loosen all the lines mind. I made new lines for mine ‘whilst I was there’ as it’s a piece of piss and added piece of mind View attachment 1684261View attachment 1684262

Aye, they are beyond crusty at the joint to the beam so can’t see them coming off without a fight. I had a go yesterday and was getting nowhere fast.

I’d agree it’s probably worth replacing the whole run. When I’ve started cleaning them off there are a few suspect looking areas so no doubt the pipe will split if they do come free or kink somewhere when bending. Did you buy them pre-made or just make your own?

 

[RustyMojo]

Aye, they are beyond crusty at the joint to the beam so can’t see them coming off without a fight. I had a go yesterday and was getting nowhere fast.

I’d agree it’s probably worth replacing the whole run. When I’ve started cleaning them off there are a few suspect looking areas so no doubt the pipe will split if they do come free or kink somewhere when bending. Did you buy them pre-made or just make your own?

Made my own, it’s piss easy and super satisfying to do! Little tip, before you disconnect them hold the brake pedal down with a plank of wood to stop the system draining all the fluid! That way you won’t have to bleed the ABS system which is an absolute nightmare.

 

[JamesBryan]

Made my own, it’s piss easy and super satisfying to do! Little tip, before you disconnect them hold the brake pedal down with a plank of wood to stop the system draining all the fluid! That way you won’t have to bleed the ABS system which is an absolute nightmare.

This is a good tip.