Fuel resevoir and gas tank removal???

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

You do have to drop the tank, but only slightly. Re-running the lines to the top
of the tank can be done with a wire hanger and a helper to feed the line, but
this will only work with the space afforded by the slughtly dropped tank.  I
managed it with only removing the two bolts along that edge and loostening the
others.  Take particular care as you re-snug the tank that the two fuel lines
remain free and do not get pinched between the tank and body.  This will cause
very hard to diagnose heat-related fuel cutout issues, especially if the return
line is what is pinched (guys who swapped the tank on the rieger for the recall
must have been in a hurry that day).

Ok, heres whats up there:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-151946-Z10.htm
Heres what it looks like out:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-153328-Z10.htm
Here's your crack (no offense to that ebay lister mentioned previously)
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-154114-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-154136-Z10.htm
If you're curious:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-162720-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-162836-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-162903-Z10.htm
Might want to clean up that "u" piece while its out:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-180242-Z10.htm
If this shows up you need a new one:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-180308-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-180411-Z10.htm
For those curious (again), this is the tiny air return orifice that allows air
to bleed back to the fuel tank:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020510-181106-Z10.htm
Repaired fuel tube and new lines (this repair worked for about 0.87 seconds, I
later ordered another from potterman):
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020518-121405-Z10.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020518-121420-Z10.htm
Pic showing placement of both clips:
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/images/020518-124803-Z10.htm

Also, both reservoirs that I had on-hand had the exact same crack.  It appears
to be a design flaw in the reservoir.  The new part was a later revision if I
remember correctly.

HTH
Al


> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Brown [mailto:sharpshooter33@adelphia.net] 
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 3:27 PM
> To: scirocco scirocco
> Subject: Fuel resevoir and gas tank removal???
> 
> Ok I've got a leak looks like around the little plastic 
> resevoir tank sitting on top of the gas tank rail  over top 
> the fuel pump.
> 
> I'm currently working on getting the fuel pump off then gonna 
> see what I need to get the resevoir out.  
> 
> Anybody have any advice on how to get at the resevoir and if 
> I have to drop the tank?  Just looking at the layout the tank 
> don't look easy.  I'm hoping there is a way to get the 
> resevoir out or fix the leak without it.  Bentley's doesn't 
> cover it that I can tell.
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.  Also who designed these fuel 
> line fittings?  I've used 7mm, 8mm, 14mm 15mm 17mm 18mm and 
> 19mm so far.  You would think they would be alittle more user 
> friendly.
> 
> Also if while I'm in there is there anything I should go 
> ahead and replace while I'm there?
> 
> Thanks
> Frustrated 86 16v owner. 8-)
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