Fuel Pump Removal
goatg2002
10-25-2005, 04:11 PM
I have a 94 Jimmy and I dropped the tank but cant get the lock ring off. Do I try to turn the outer ring or inner ring and which way do I turn it? Also there are tabs on the inner ring. Do I have to bend those in?
rlith
10-26-2005, 08:45 AM
use a hammer and a flat head screw driver... Hit the tabs sticking up from the side counter clockwise.... It will unlock after a couple of inches... install in reverse...
ChrisGood
10-26-2005, 10:54 AM
you know, i always heard that with stingy metal items a blow torch will soften them right up....
warning do not try this
warning do not try this
1995JimmyLT
10-29-2005, 05:40 PM
The screwdriver will work, but I would suggest if you have a piece of brass, a brass punch preferrably, it would be better to use. You'll want to avoid sparks. Just be careful with it either way.
drdd
10-29-2005, 07:55 PM
Sparky McBang says, "better bang with brass" !
I have a 94 Jimmy and I dropped the tank but cant get the lock ring off. Do I try to turn the outer ring or inner ring and which way do I turn it? Also there are tabs on the inner ring. Do I have to bend those in?
I have a 94 Jimmy and I dropped the tank but cant get the lock ring off. Do I try to turn the outer ring or inner ring and which way do I turn it? Also there are tabs on the inner ring. Do I have to bend those in?
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