Don't forget to use some sort of cross boards(like a 1"x6"x any length you
like) those gas tanks are only plastic--thick plastic,but all the same
because you don't want any sharp edges to gouge it and weaken the
plastic--don't forget--gas is REAL heavy--try lifting a five gallon full of
fuel--then multiply that by what you have still in the tank--hopefully
you'll drain it out first?
-----Original Message-----
From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com <GrnDak4x4@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Where is the Fuel Filter located?
>In a message dated 99-04-12 17:35:19 EDT, you write:
>
><< In the 1994 model year, Dodge changed the fuel setup. No longer is
> there a fuel pressure regulator with a return line back to the tank.
> Its all done by the computer now. As a part of the change, the fuel
> filter/screen was moved to the inside of the gas tank. I haven't had
> to change mine yet, but its supposed to be a big hassle. I've heard
> from several sources that its much easier to pull the bed off the
> truck than to drop the tank.
> >>
>
>Jon,
>It's really not hard at all to pull the tank. I have dropped my tank 2
times
>now to replace the fuel pump assembly. I would highly suggest to get
another
>person to help you, along with a jack. All that is really holding the tank
up
>is 2 steel straps bolted to the bed, which only take 10 minutes to tak
those
>off. I would say after pulling the gas filler neck and vent line off, all
>that is left is the 2 gas lines, vent line, and electrical connector. All
in
>all, dropping the tank really only took me this last time about 25 minutes
>total. I do suggest to spray penetrant lube on those tank strap bolts!
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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