ive got a new petrol tank as the old one has a small leak,im uprating the fuel pump for one that can handle cossie stage 3,but is there anything i need to be aware of or have any spare bits ready that are likely to break on dismantling?
thanks.
replacement fuel tank-any tips?
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DanThe
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Best time to do this is when the rear beams on the floor 
Just a couple of spare jubilee clips really
Just a couple of spare jubilee clips really
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Not a bad idea to change the high pressure fuel hoses around the back while the tank's out, and give the rear metal brake pipes a check over as well.
Easy to change with the tank out, near impossible with it in.
Easy to change with the tank out, near impossible with it in.
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thanks for the feedback,fortunately a previous owner has replaced all the brake lines already 
i might tackle it this week as its up on axle stands anyway with the diff and driveshafts removed with the prop away getting reworked.shouldnt be any nasty surprises then 
i might tackle it this week as its up on axle stands anyway with the diff and driveshafts removed with the prop away getting reworked.shouldnt be any nasty surprises then