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[DHOGGY]

Hi guys,

Just bought my first mini (2000 mini cooper) and i am trying to tidy it up a bit, but im a bit of a novice. Ive just bought some new rear light casings. Ive managed to get the right hand side out and replace it. On the left hand side the fuel tank is in the way and i cant get to the bolts to take the left hand side light out.

Q. Is moving the fuel tank out of the way as easy as undoing the belt that goes diagonaly across is? Or is it a bit trickier?

Any help is appreciated :)

[alex-95]

It's a bit trickier than just undoing the belt, you may need to remove the fuel cap too .
It can be a pain to get it to move at first, lift it up a tad and it should go and pull it out, just may sure you don't move it to much when it's still conected and don't have too much fuel in.

Edited by alex-95, 13 August 2014 - 08:53 PM.

[DHOGGY]

Aha cheers mate, ill probably give it a go tomorrow :)

[Stiggytoo]

This is what I like to see
Someone has a problem, but has applied logic to the situation.
A clear answer is given and we all walk off into the sunset. (ps. I'm walking because I need the exercise) ;P

[coopdog]

It's a bit fiddely to get back into place but keep messing around and it will go back in

[DHOGGY]

Done and dusted, cheers guys :)

[pusb]

I also need to do this at some point as my boot cord has snapped on that side.

 

If you leave the fuel line connected how much movement of the tank do you actually get? I'm thinking of replacing the rubber seal around the filler pipe as its looking manky, however if that involves having to disconnect fuel lines I'll just live with it!

[Stu.]

For god sake don't do what I did. I needed to remove the top nut from the near side shock as I was replacing the suspension rubbers. I moved the tank to one side so I could access the nut. After a few minutes I thought hmm is it raining, only to find fuel filling up the boot and running into the battery box. Turns out the fuel pipe had split around the end of the tank. Nothing nasty happened and I cleaned it all up ok, but it could have been much worse.

I knew better really but thought it'd be ok. I now have a syphon and jerrycan so I can fully drain the tank and remove it properly when needed.

Learn from my stupidity and remove the battery and empty tank before attempting to move it.

[coopdog]

For god sake don't do what I did. I needed to remove the top nut from the near side shock as I was replacing the suspension rubbers. I moved the tank to one side so I could access the nut. After a few minutes I thought hmm is it raining, only to find fuel filling up the boot and running into the battery box. Turns out the fuel pipe had split around the end of the tank. Nothing nasty happened and I cleaned it all up ok, but it could have been much worse.

I knew better really but thought it'd be ok. I now have a syphon and jerrycan so I can fully drain the tank and remove it properly when needed.

Learn from my stupidity and remove the battery and empty tank before attempting to move it.

Haha couldn't you smell it?

[Stu.]

Yeah I did. It was the slow motion realisation of it. You know like when you lock your keys in your car. It was definately one of my best dumbass moments.

[DHOGGY]

It was a bit tough to get it out, i was a bit nervous of yanking it out, but i wiggled it out after a few mins.

I diidnt disconect anything, i just rested the tank where the spare tyre should be and there didnt seen to be a problem, just had to be carefull not to pinch or tare any wires/tubes. Then there was plenty of room to get in behind it and work in the gap.