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Post Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:59 am

Hi,

I've got old fuel in my car and am looking to drain it. Is there a drain plug on the fuel tank?

Also I was going to change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, plugs and coolant as car has been stood for years. Is there anything else I need to change/check?

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Post Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:08 am

There should be a drain plug on an original tank....but I have yet to find one that is happy to un-screw!

Cambelt swap is a 'must do' before attempting to start an engine that has been sleeping for a while,water pump whilst you have the front of the engine in bits is also a very good :idea:
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Post Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:34 am

Easier to just bridge the fuel pump relay and pump it out
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Post Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:41 am

Thanks both. I guess the drivebelt is worth changing too.
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Post Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:26 pm

DanThe wrote:Easier to just bridge the fuel pump relay and pump it out
Saved me a lot of hassle........
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