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Jetsrforkids
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 Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:30 am Post subject: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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| I’ll be taking out the gas tank from my 1964 Beetle to switch to a dual circuit master cylinder and replace the brake lines. While the tank is out, what else should I check or replace? I’m pretty sure the tank has never been removed. |
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:05 am Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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Fuel lines for one.
Maybe get the shop vac out and clean up all the gravel and road debris off the frame head area.
Since your doing the MC. Now would be a good time to change the brake line hoses.
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wayne1230cars
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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The steering coupler is a whole lot easier to access and change if necessary with the tank removed. I did mine on my ‘60 a few years ago. It was substantially deteriorated. Could have been original. Worth checking.
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Jetsrforkids
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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| Steering rod coupler, I didn’t even know there was one. I’ll add it to my shopping list. As for tie rod ends, how do I know if they are bad? |
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panicman
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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When you grab the tie rod and twist, the linkage should feel stiff. If it feels loose, replace. Measure them very carefully, end to end prior to removal, to minimize your alignment adjustments after replacement. Also consider just replacing the steering damper while you’re in there.
Here’s what you’ll see (basically) when you pull the tank:
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:06 pm Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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| panicman wrote: |
When you grab the tie rod and twist, the linkage should feel stiff. If it feels loose, replace. Measure them very carefully, end to end prior to removal, to minimize your alignment adjustments after replacement. Also consider just replacing the steering damper while you’re in there.
Here’s what you’ll see (basically) when you pull the tank:
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What are you doing with the funnel?
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:52 am Post subject: Re: While the gas tank is out, what to else to do? |
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I'd also drain the fuel tank & rinse it out with fuel of possible debris/sediment. Also, replace the fuel filter screen at the bottom of the tank - they tend to deteriorate in time. Along with that is replacing the rubber washer at the bottom as well.
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