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Old 23-12-2007, 01:31 PM
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How do you remove the plastic filler pipe that leads from the petrol cap to the actual petrol tank?

im doing a underside restoration and i cant see how you bloody get it off

will get pics if needed

thanks matty
Old 23-12-2007, 01:36 PM
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From tank end it just pulls out

From filler cap end i'd immagine their will be a screw holding it in place behind the cap?
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Old 23-12-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
From tank end it just pulls out

From filler cap end i'd immagine their will be a screw holding it in place behind the cap?
i sort of second guessd the tank end will pull out but i didnt want to just pull it like a cunt lol

i cant see much behind the cap but ill have a look now

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use a cutting torch
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use a cutting torch
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save time plus you keep warm
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