QUOTE(SLITS @ Apr 28 2009, 05:04 AM)
Remove oil filter console (3 hex bolts)
Remove filler neck (hose clamp)
Disconnect scavange pump oil line and remove securing nut
Split line going to pressure side of pump (1st section of line remains attached to tank)
Remove two attachment nuts, isolators and washers
Push tank back and slide out of fender
All that and then some
remove + side of batt
#1 put the car on blocks remove left rear wheel (clean tank area)
#2 drain oil (not just the plug, screen and all)and let sit for a day to drain
#3 break oil line loose from bottom of tank let drain for a day 36mm crows foot 12 point or 1''7/16 with long extention if memory serve`s and you will have to remove the electrical brain and all the stuff above the filter ,mark your wires
#4 remove filter and filter console ..Put a mark on the console pointing to the top to make sure it go`s back on the same way (VITAL)
#5 undo the oil line under said filter (tough to get to)26mm?
#6 filler cap and tubes dont forget to remove your dip stick before the filler neck comes off
#7 two nuts and nylon washers leave them in until you are completey ready to move the tank
#8 remove the 3 screws from the bottom of the rocker (clean under there while loose) use a small piece of wood or something to hold it out away from the car you do not need to take it completey off and you DO NOT need to CUT anything
#9 With the oil lines off remove the 2 nuts and nylon washers put your hand between the tank and the car and give it a wiggle should fall down a slite bit and come right out mine did ...The key is to get that OIL LINE OFF the tank and it can be done with the right tools ....I dought your tanks leaking it prolly the line connection, clean it up real good and if you have any issues under there that would be the time to address them dont forget to change all the rubber dougnuts and filler tube rubber sleave ....HAVE FUN and make sure there are no children presant cause you will learn some new cus words.....send me a pm if you get in a pickle or need a tool............