Need BTDT info on replacing fuel line from tank to pressureregulator

[SJ]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kneale Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>


> There are only four nuts holding the tank in place--one at each corner.
> There might be a fifth on the driver side front corner.  Maybe you can get
> to them and let the tank rest on top of the rear diffy/suspension parts
and
> that would give you the little bit of clearance you need.  If you want to
> lower the suspension further, you'll find a whole load of problems.  If
you
> can see the plastic retainer, maybe you can cut the plastic strap.  I
don't
> think it's really necessary.  On my OEM tank, the plastic strap wasn't
even
> snugged down on the hoses.  The strap was forming a circle maybe 2 inches
> in diameter.   Again, that retainer slides onto a button sticking up from
> the tank.  If you can push on it in various directions, you probably can
> slide the retainer off the button and slip it down the hoses enough to
open
> it up further.
>
> I had the feeling when I was installing my replacement tank with the hoses
> attached that I could have snaked the hoses between the tank and the body.
> But I didn't try it.  Maybe if you just loosen the nuts at the four
corners
> of the tank you can gain the space you need.
>
> Is your leak right at the fitting or farther up the hose?

**** The leak is right at the connector . . . . . metal perforated with
rust.
I got the old hose out an hour ago. More muscle power was needed.
You were right about the duct tape. I felt something give and the hose came
free.
I now have the hose out and the 12 ga wire attached to it. That wire is
going to be my snake.

I'll snake in the new hose from the bottom . . .with the banjo end leading.
Gonna use lots of silicone grease on the hose.

If I have problems, I'll see about loosening the gas tank holding bolts.

SJ