Fuel tank change

**BigRedLove** · 13 May 08, 11:39 AM

Hi All, I am just about to change my fuel tank (different color) and wondered what seals etc I might need.

Should I make mandatory replacements or can I use the old seals if they seem alright.

It looks like I might need a fuel pump seal and an airbox seal?!? Are they pricy?

Any tips on what not to do?

Also I will need to keep the old tank, what's the best way to loose the smell of gas (things gonna be in my loft).

Cheers

**Danger Mouse** · 13 May 08, 12:06 PM

The fuel pump seal is only a few quid. I would put a new one in, as trying to get the old one back in is a real b*****d.
The airbox seal should be fine unless it's perrished.

**MarkST** · 13 May 08, 12:45 PM

First off, it does'nt say on your profile or in your post which bike it is.
The best way to remove petrol fumes is to blow an inert gas through it for around twenty minutes.
The exhaust fumes from your car or van are an inert gas.

**BigRedLove** · 13 May 08, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkST

First off, it does'nt say on your profile or in your post which bike it is.
The best way to remove petrol fumes is to blow an inert gas through it for around twenty minutes.
The exhaust fumes from your car or van are an inert gas.

Hi Mark, cheers for that not sure I want to run the car for 20 mins in the drive but thanks for the heads up. Bike's a 996bip, thought it was on my profile so I'll have to update.

DM, cheers for the advice.

**MarkST** · 13 May 08, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedLove

Hi Mark, cheers for that not sure I want to run the car for 20 mins in the drive but thanks for the heads up.

Try it for 10 mins then, or 2 lots of 5 mins.

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Originally Posted by BigRedLove

Bike's a 996bip, thought it was on my profile so I'll have to update.

Good man

**dsj1979** · 13 May 08, 03:46 PM

[quote=BigRedLove;183117Also I will need to keep the old tank, what's the best way to loose the smell of gas (things gonna be in my loft).

Cheers[/quote]

A match!

**BigRedLove** · 13 May 08, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dsj1979

A match!

LOL, might be tough to re-fit later though!

**brian91cfr** · 13 May 08, 05:14 PM

1 x fuel pump o-ring/seal.

2 x fuel in/out o-ring/seals.

1 x drain plug washer.

i would fit a new fuel filter when you have it stripped down this
far.

brian

**dsj1979** · 13 May 08, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedLove

LOL, might be tough to re-fit later though!

Refit yes, but easy to put in the loft.....

Step 1: Sit on sofa with fuel tank.
Step 2: Thouroughly clean fuel tank with match.
Step 3: Fuel tank should magically go through both ceilings into loft.

Disclaimer - this system of tank cleaning is only to be used on non-Ducatis.

**dsj1979** · 13 May 08, 05:30 PM

By the way... I'm changing the fuel filter on my tank tonight or tomorrow! The fuel tank/air box seal was about £30 so I didn't worry about that personally! I was told it was a pain of a job and to put a bit of grease on the fuel pump seal to keep it on easier when fitting.

**MarkST** · 13 May 08, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dsj1979

I was told it was a pain of a job and to put a bit of grease on the fuel pump seal to keep it on easier when fitting.

It's not too bad a job, but it's best to red grease/vaseline the opening rather than the seal itself - the 'O' ring seal is far less likely to roll off that way.

**BigRedLove** · 13 May 08, 08:33 PM

Cheers all, guess I'll buy the seals and filter and wait till the other half is out otherwise it sounds like the swear box might burst!