hey guys, read and re-read the diy from Gus on fuel tank removal, mine is a 99 n0t a 2000 and i fear tyhe locations are different. cant find the disconnects from in front of or behind the differential. I got the gas out from the level indicator but i think i an still going to have to pull the tank out tio get to the fuel pump. please help

 

do i have to remove the heat shield for any more opportunity to see the connections?

 

It is my understanding that you need to remove the tank and in order to do that you will need to disconnect the fuel lines from under the tank. In order to do that I understand you must get it from under the car as stated in step 3.

 

There should be no difference between the 99 and the 2000. There is another thread somewhere that has great pictures of the process. Just do a search for it. It might be in the FAQs.

 

yes, i can now see them, but jesus, i cant get my hand up there to get the tool on them this is kinning me

 

er, killing me, at least its not cold

 

hey rev, it seems my search criteria brings up the same results.....got a link>

 

Here ya go. It's on Gus' site, but there's a link to it in the FAQs. It's a .pdf and it views better if you download it rather than viewing it in the browser window. You can zoom in on the pics for detailed views.

http://www.gusglikas.com/images/Auto...eplacement.pdf

 

thanks Rev, thats the one i have been referencing. I still have not figured out how to get my hands up there to disconnect the lines. If I find a better way, I'll post it. looks like Jag screwed the pooch on this design

 

Are you using the fuel line quick disconnect tool? It is the only proper way to remove the fuel lines.

 

That is very true......unless of course you get mad and a red mist falls over your eyes, the angle grinder comes out cuting a hole in the rear bulkhead and then passing very swiftly through the fuel lines.

Such a satisfying feeling, pure joy.


NOT, that I recommend you do that, it was on my track XK so it didn't matter none, and not that this post helps you any, lets just say I understand your pain

 

dont you know it guys. several problems exist with the fuel line tool: access is limited and sound dampening material. cant get the tool fitted behind the material, cant get it close enough any way without droping it. Jaguar must have a tool long enough to run it through the interferences to get it seated behind the fitting and pinch it back, kind of like a pair of nail pullers. i am going to make such a tool myself. i will post on it if it works