Re: '85 5KT: Fuel pump replacement question

["Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>]

> <<Don't do it if it's cold...  Empty that fuel tank as much as possible!
> Sticking your hand in gas isn't fun.  Do it in a WELL lit area.>>
> 
> And make sure you either a) have someone on hand to help you or b) you put a
> board or similar item across the lip of the trunk in case it closes on you!
> Had the wind do a 180' turn on me and slam the trunk once.  Creates an
> interesting thought process while you are lying in the trunk with you face
> over a tank of gas (fumes, etc.) and the trunk closed securely over you.  My
> daughter had just gone to make a phone call before it happened.  She was a bit
> surprised when she came back!  Guess I'd been good, because she let me out
> without making me promise anything special.

I haven't yet gotten around to looking for it on the 5K sedan, but my
old 100LS had a "catch" on the inside part of the trunk lock 
mechanism that permitted (and appeared to be intended for that) you
to open the trunk from inside.

hth,
dq
 
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