how do you siphon / empty the fuel tank?

Post by **Maffooo** » 21 Nov 2006 11:17 pm

hey i have a full tank of 98 in my 360GL and i need it out asap. whats the easiest way to empty the fuel tank?

any help appreciated

Post by **redline** » 21 Nov 2006 11:27 pm

three choices

1 ) disconnect fuel pipe just before carb but after fuel pump and pump it out by cranking the engine ,
will take ages and flatten the battery

2) get big pipe ,
stick it down filler neck ,
get big can ,
suck on big pipe until you get a foul tasteing fluid in your mouth ,
put end of pipe that was in your mouth into the can and spit out any fluid in your mouth,
stand back and wait (do not have a fag while waiting lol )

3)as above but instead of using mouth on pipe use one of those pumps you connect to an electric drill and another lenghth of pipe to your fuel can, much cleaner and no bad after taste,

Post by **sven360** » 21 Nov 2006 11:40 pm

Pair of swimming goggles, suitable container and geet big screwdriver-oh and a hammer

Post by **SteveP** » 21 Nov 2006 11:46 pm

Mick, try that with an anti-syphon tank... can we take videos and laugh?

Best bet on a 360 is to undo the hose that joins the two saddle tanks together I'd say

Post by **A M R** » 22 Nov 2006 02:09 am

stealing petrol are we?

get a little drill pump thingy off ebay for a fiver - you attach a drill to it and it pumps away

(do a search for syphon or something)

just make sure its a chavmobile you rob the petrol from. like a nova or a corsa or something modified in such a ridiculous way it doesnt deserve petrol.

Post by **Chris_C** » 22 Nov 2006 12:35 pm

I'm with Steve, do the saddle tank connecting pipe. After seeing how well the fuel got dumped out of Marlons car when he landed it on a tree stump, that way definately works...

Post by **foggyjames** » 29 Nov 2006 03:50 am

Yup, the link-pipe is the way forward...just bear in mind that a) you've got two ends to contend with, and b) you need a lot of containers for 12 gallons!

cheers

James

Post by **petefarrell360** » 30 Nov 2006 08:40 pm

Yes James and myself know how much a small amount fills, infact we've done two suppostedly nearly empty tanks now, and ended up with loads of bottles filled up.
Pete