FLMustangMan

I recently noticed my gasket (rubber grommet) on the filler neck to the gas tank is leaking slightly so i bought a new one and will replace but am having toublr trying to pull it out. i know i dont need to drop the tank i'm just not sure if there is some special way to wiggle it or twist it out. anything related to this is greatly appreciated. thanks

gxszone

bump... because I too would like to know

uberstang1

I had a leak in the same spot, i just unbolted the metal hanger and yanked it off, it fights with ya a little bit.

96GT226410

I made a write up a while ago. I'll try to find it...

96GT226410

-Make sure that there's not that much fuel in your tank. On the passenger side, there is a bracket that holds the filler tube and the gas tank. There is only 1 screw that holds it in, I think it's an 8mm. Take it out and slide that bracket out of the way.
-Some people take the filler neck out here, but you don't have to. It disconnects from the top where the gas cap is.
-There are 2 straps holding your gas tank. They are each held on by a 13mm bolt. The driver's side strap has the bolt in the front of the tank (closer to the front of the car) and the passenger side has it in the back of the tank (closer to the back of the car). Loosen them up and take the bolts out. When you do this, your tank is going to drop some, so make sure you have it supported somehow.
-Now slide the filler tube out of the tank. You may have to jerk the tank and tube away from each other to get it out.
-Once it's out, take the old rubber seal out of the tank. When going to put the new one in, make sure to lube it with grease. I used di-electric grease. Lube the hell out of the new seal and the filler tube. It makes it easier when installing them.
-Installing works the same. It only took me 10 minutes to do on a lift. If you're in the driveway, maybe about 30 minutes. Good luck and let me know how you made out...[/align]

6mustang6

yeah it didnt take me long at all to replace mine. mine had a good bit of gas in the tank though and i had to muscle it in place. im glad im big.