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haro1225

Post subject: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:24 am

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So the day my engine started knocking, I had just filled up. And now that the car isnt going to be going anywhere for a while, and I need the gas. What's the best way to get the gas out?

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crash93ssei

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:29 am

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My best guess would be to disconnect the fuel line and somehow extend it without damaging the end, then jump the fuel pump so it runs.

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sandrock

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:28 pm

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I took the end of a spare fuel rail (the feed end, not the return end), cut it off, put a hose long enough to put into a gas can on it, took out the relay for the fuel pump and jumped across it.

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Looks like a Volt, Sonata, and Taurus got it on.

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haro1225

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:29 pm

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That sounds good. Where would I find the relay?

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sandrock

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:03 pm

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Yours will be on the passenger side fuse panel. I took a spare relay and gutted it and did my jumpering on the inside. Alternatley, you could just ground the relay at the PCM pin that controls it.

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Looks like a Volt, Sonata, and Taurus got it on.

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:51 pm

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If you are just parting it out and don't care, punch a hole in the fuel tank and let it drain into a bucket.

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BonneBill

Post subject: Re: Best way to empty tank

Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:45 am

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Or, get a older AC charging hose that will fit a schrader valve. Attach it to the schrader valve on the fuel rail (right in front) and put the other end in a gas can. Start the engine and fuel will start to flow. Just don't go below 1/8 tank or you'll burn out the fuel pump.

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