Fuel Tank Removal
Discussion
Marc C said:
Do the S series have an anti-siphon device thing fitted ?
An anti what? this is a TVR we're talking about 
LawrieS said:
What if I disconnect the other end of that hose?
Unless the hose is blocked I reckon it will still come out!A brake hose clamp might work, depending how stiff/re-inforced/armoured/perished your pipe is?
Alan461 said:
Connect the battery and use the fuel pump to drain it?
Think you'd have to rig up a temporary live to the pump because the ECU cuts power to the pump after an initial prime when the ignition is switched on?Still have an issue of where to break into the fuel line to extend with a piece of pipe to reach another car or several Jerry cans
I'll come and park alongside and we can syphon it into mine if you like
Top Tip No.73.
Pop down to your local PetsatHomeRUs and purchase a little mouse or gerbil, the fluffier the better.
Take it home and securely tie a length of string to its' tail.
Open fuel filler cap, and carefully lower the little furry rodent into the tank, dunk it up & down for a few seconds to take full advantage of its' absorbency, then withdraw it and squeeze it over a bucket, extracting all the petrol you can.
Repeat until all the petrol has been removed from your tank, then reward your little friend with a nice piece of cheese, or some automotive electrical cable to nibble on. They love that.
HTH.
Edit: In the interests of health & safety, I have been advised to warn anyone following this top tip to refrain from smoking during the whole procedure.
It just wouldn't be fair to subject the little creature to all that second-hand tar & nicotine. I can't abide cruelty to animals.
Pop down to your local PetsatHomeRUs and purchase a little mouse or gerbil, the fluffier the better.
Take it home and securely tie a length of string to its' tail.
Open fuel filler cap, and carefully lower the little furry rodent into the tank, dunk it up & down for a few seconds to take full advantage of its' absorbency, then withdraw it and squeeze it over a bucket, extracting all the petrol you can.
Repeat until all the petrol has been removed from your tank, then reward your little friend with a nice piece of cheese, or some automotive electrical cable to nibble on. They love that.
HTH.
Edit: In the interests of health & safety, I have been advised to warn anyone following this top tip to refrain from smoking during the whole procedure.
It just wouldn't be fair to subject the little creature to all that second-hand tar & nicotine. I can't abide cruelty to animals.
Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 10th January 20:44
glenrobbo said:
Top Tip No.73.
Pop down to your local PetsatHomeRUs and purchase a little mouse or gerbil, the fluffier the better.
Take it home and securely tie a length of string to its' tail.
Open fuel filler cap, and carefully lower the little furry rodent into the tank, dunk it up & down for a few seconds to take full advantage of its' absorbency, then withdraw it and squeeze it over a bucket, extracting all the petrol you can.
Repeat until all the petrol has been removed from your tank, then reward your little friend with a nice piece of cheese, or some automotive electrical cable to nibble on. They love that.
HTH.
Pop down to your local PetsatHomeRUs and purchase a little mouse or gerbil, the fluffier the better.
Take it home and securely tie a length of string to its' tail.
Open fuel filler cap, and carefully lower the little furry rodent into the tank, dunk it up & down for a few seconds to take full advantage of its' absorbency, then withdraw it and squeeze it over a bucket, extracting all the petrol you can.
Repeat until all the petrol has been removed from your tank, then reward your little friend with a nice piece of cheese, or some automotive electrical cable to nibble on. They love that.
HTH.
Lawrie
When Niiige and I had to replace the fuel pump on his car, we detached the large pipe from the pump and drained the tank. We used a 25 litre plastic container (which was only a temporary home before anyone points out the obvious). We did not take the tank out so cannot vouch if it was completely empty. However, we did replace that pipe and did not have any problems. I would like to say that the amount of fuel in the container equated to the reading on the fuel gauge before we started but you all know the answer to that one!
When Niiige and I had to replace the fuel pump on his car, we detached the large pipe from the pump and drained the tank. We used a 25 litre plastic container (which was only a temporary home before anyone points out the obvious). We did not take the tank out so cannot vouch if it was completely empty. However, we did replace that pipe and did not have any problems. I would like to say that the amount of fuel in the container equated to the reading on the fuel gauge before we started but you all know the answer to that one!
Ceejay73 said:
Oh dear. Thought I remembered posting something here. Still coulda been worse having had a few drinkies, (2.30pm until midnight according to phone call log) 
Thanks Glen
Carl
glenrobbo said:
Anyway, "so but" is two words......
Thanks Glen
Carl
Don't worry. You are not alone Carl.
Welcome to our exclusive club ( eh Andy?
). 
Hi LawrieS. I have never tried Glens imaginative method, my dog wouldnt cooperate!
Were you trying to take the tank out with fuel still in? I wouldnt try it. The tank is long and awkward and difficult enough to deal with without the weight of petrol. Even if you use a hose clamp on the outlet (which I have done while repairing 'downstream' of the pipe) there is also a return pipe and a breather to deal with.
What are you taking the tank out for? If it is for repair I have some valuable info for you.
Were you trying to take the tank out with fuel still in? I wouldnt try it. The tank is long and awkward and difficult enough to deal with without the weight of petrol. Even if you use a hose clamp on the outlet (which I have done while repairing 'downstream' of the pipe) there is also a return pipe and a breather to deal with.
What are you taking the tank out for? If it is for repair I have some valuable info for you.
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