Can't drop fuel tank
 

Hi everyone,

I'm spraying gas from the top of my gas tank. I tried to drop the tank to see what the problem is and fix it but the bolts holding it up won't budge. So I'm considering removing some carpet in the back and cutting a 12"x12" hole in the floor so I can access the gas tank from above. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about doing this without destroying my interior?

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

I used the 'search' function and found several posts for 'remove fuel tank'. Here's a link to one of the threads.
https://blazerforum.com/m_43452/tm.htm

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

You are really much better off either cutting the straps that hold the tank up or breaking off the bolts on the straps themselves with some good old fashioned muscle. Reason I state to break off the bolts is because you don't want to go throwing sparks if gas is present... Cutting a hole in the floor presents the same difficulties with fuel vapors present... Destroying your interior would be a mute point if the truck caught on fire...

Anyway, hope this helps!!

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

Have you sprayed them with some liquid wrench?

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

dude find a wrench that fits the nuts. lock them down with a pair of vice grips. trust me it works i dropped my tank and this is the method i used. good luck

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

Best of luck with it. We had a fuel pump go out on a '91 s-10 pickup and it ended up just being easier to take the bed off and do the work that way.

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

You might want to check on the price and availibility on a new set of tank staps and bolts and like Kyle said, break the staps or bolts.

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

Well guys, I think I'm giving in and taking to a garage this week to let them do it.

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

Well...I took it to a garage. It turned out, as I suspected, the sending unit needed replaced. They charged me $95 for the part (resonable) but I ended up paying $112 for labor.

RE: Can't drop fuel tank
 

ouch you coulda saved some money there remember one thing patience is key to fixing your rig if you get mad or frustrated take a break and come back to it especially if there is rust present or something preventing an easy fix have patience, withthem you will save money and gain knowledge!!