fuel fuel lines and tank removal cost and, approximate prices Options

[brassball19]

what our the approximate cost to replace the fuel lines and remove the fuel tank on 1972 914 1.7

[toolguy]

this is one of those jobs where if something can go wrong, it probably will. . . after you get the tank out be sure to inspect the inside for rust. . .

30 minutes to jack up the car and drain gas. . it's heavy if you don't and awkward to handle.
30 minutes to pull tank after making sure you know where the feed and return hose connects. . . .

1-2 hours to R&R the lines, add 1 hour if you have to pull the shifter to fish the lines through. . . they are suppose to be held inside the tunnel by bendable tabs from the factory and don't necessarily just slid in and out. .

1/2 hour to drop the tank in and reconnect mounts and expansion tank

1 hour to hook up all the NEW hoses correctly. . don't reverse feed and return lines at the tank and fuel pump. . and fit a new fuel sock.
So all in all,I'd say it's a 4-6 hour job. and that's without any leaks

Be sure to seal the ends of the new tubes with tape or a rubber cap before shoving them in the tunnel or they will scrape and plug up with dirt

You might have to get the tank cleaned out. . .You can do it yourself, it's a little messy. . . I used concrete etching acid from Home depot. . . It's actually Phosporic Acid, which is a rust converter. . .makes rusty metal shiny. . Dilute 50-50 and pour in a gallon, add a bunch of little nuts and bolts and shake the hell out of it. . or take it to a radiator shop. . they probably charge around $50 to hot tank it but that will take off all the exterior paint also . . l