Draining the fuel tank .. help asap ..
90civicrider
08-08-2003, 03:08 AM
I need to get rid of some gas from my fuel tank for this car show tomorrow. Need's to be less than a 1/4, and it's almost full :mad: :mad:
I already tried cruisin for like 2 hours.. gave that up because the neddle wasent moving at all.
Does anyway have a solution ??? please i have to get this done by tomorrow night...
I already tried cruisin for like 2 hours.. gave that up because the neddle wasent moving at all.
Does anyway have a solution ??? please i have to get this done by tomorrow night...
HONDABOND
08-08-2003, 03:16 AM
Yea I know, some little shit heads put sugar in my gas tank and I had to get it out before I swap the new motor (Those little fuckers) all you do is disconect the fuel line hook it up to a long hose get yourself as bucket and turn the car in the on position. This moves fuel quite fast... You will be sureprized what that little stock in tank pump can do!
I still gotta drop my tank and scrub it :comprage1
I still gotta drop my tank and scrub it :comprage1
HONDABOND
08-08-2003, 03:18 AM
Oh, a side note... DO NOT TURN ON THE MOTOR. just turn the key to the on position. I figure you got that but wanted to make sure.
90civicrider
08-08-2003, 03:21 AM
Where is the line I have to disconnect ?
I also looked and found a 12mm bolt on the drivers side near the rear of the tank.
Possible drain plug??
I also looked and found a 12mm bolt on the drivers side near the rear of the tank.
Possible drain plug??
dxhatchback
08-08-2003, 03:39 AM
boot it down the highway at 5000 rpm for as long as you need... that should help alot... are you goin to North of the Border? i might see you there
Travis
Travis
H4Bangin
08-08-2003, 03:45 AM
yes thats a drain plug
my friend wrecked his 98 hatch, i went to la this weekend to help strip the parts, got me some free gas by draining it from the drain plug
my friend wrecked his 98 hatch, i went to la this weekend to help strip the parts, got me some free gas by draining it from the drain plug
SiZ
08-08-2003, 03:54 AM
Originally posted by dxhatchback
boot it down the highway at 5000 rpm for as long as you need... that should help alot... are you goin to North of the Border? i might see you there
Man, he's in Alberta. :confused:
BTW - Why do you need to drain fuel for a show? Is less gas JDM or something?
boot it down the highway at 5000 rpm for as long as you need... that should help alot... are you goin to North of the Border? i might see you there
Man, he's in Alberta. :confused:
BTW - Why do you need to drain fuel for a show? Is less gas JDM or something?
GTA
08-08-2003, 03:59 AM
Originally posted by SiZ
Man, he's in Alberta. :confused:
BTW - Why do you need to drain fuel for a show? Is less gas JDM or something?
no, its for fire safety reasons. If a cars going to be inside it needs to have very little gas in it.
Man, he's in Alberta. :confused:
BTW - Why do you need to drain fuel for a show? Is less gas JDM or something?
no, its for fire safety reasons. If a cars going to be inside it needs to have very little gas in it.
dxhatchback
08-08-2003, 04:18 AM
for some strange reason i was thinkin he was in Ontario..
yah... at any indoor show it has to be below 1/4 ..
Travis
yah... at any indoor show it has to be below 1/4 ..
Travis
EFStali
08-08-2003, 11:50 AM
well, you learn something new everyday
Rufes1
08-08-2003, 12:04 PM
Hmm thats wierd,,, It is proved a car petrol tank is more dangerous half full then it is at full....
Becuase the fumes are more likely to combust then the fuel itself..
Becuase the fumes are more likely to combust then the fuel itself..
civickiller
08-08-2003, 01:58 PM
yeah thats true half tank is more dangerous because of the fumes but maybe its because if the gas spills out, little gas is better than a whole lot of gas
dxhatchback
08-08-2003, 02:06 PM
i think the main reason is if one tank goes, it can be put out easier cuz there would be less fuel for th fire.. plus im shur people would rather have 1/4 tank that go out and fill up..
Travis
Travis
crxlvr
08-09-2003, 12:03 PM
ont he same subject i gotta drain my fuel as well, its been sitting almost a year now, and i dont want that shit in my car, its like 3/4 tank, how do i dispose of this?
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