How do you drain the tank without dropping it
08-09-2010, 08:54 AM
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How do you drain the tank without dropping it I just picked up a 2000 TA WS6 that has been sitting for 5 years, I need to drain the tank, but was unable to siphon it out due to the 'gates' that pinch off the hose .. I'm sure this is by design. anyway, is there any other way to drain the tank other than dropping it out? My only thoughts now are to disconnect the fuel line before the filter and then turn the key on (once i get a new batt) to accessory and let it pump out ??
thanks in advance for any input,
Devin
thanks in advance for any input,
Devin
08-09-2010, 09:34 AM
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I was afraid of that - the car has a full tank of gas as well. not sure i really need to drop it and clean/flush it.. think i'll just got that route then.
thanks for the input Jon .. much appreciated.
thanks for the input Jon .. much appreciated.
08-09-2010, 12:28 PM
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any approximation on where exactly to cut 
And i agree, I would think the pump would be ready for a swap after 5 years of sitting (and hasn't been started).
And i agree, I would think the pump would be ready for a swap after 5 years of sitting (and hasn't been started).
08-09-2010, 12:55 PM
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Why would the pump go bad from sitting? In my experiance, disuse has never caused pump failure. Guess it could get gummed up with old gas though.....
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Pull the valve from the fuel rail, run a hose from the rail to a gas can, go to the fuse panel and hook a wire from the battery to the pump. If the pump can pump, it'll drain the tank quickly.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
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Pull the valve from the fuel rail, run a hose from the rail to a gas can, go to the fuse panel and hook a wire from the battery to the pump. If the pump can pump, it'll drain the tank quickly.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
i'll have a go at that, it'll let me know if the pump is still good and get the gas drained .. thanks for the tip
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Pull the valve from the fuel rail, run a hose from the rail to a gas can, go to the fuse panel and hook a wire from the battery to the pump. If the pump can pump, it'll drain the tank quickly.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
08-10-2010, 11:44 AM
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Hmmm. I've owned many cars that sit A LOT. I've never had that problem. Guess anything is possibile though.
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Agree'd. Drop it, and clean it. However, its gonna be easier to drop when empty, so disconnecting the line and letting the pump empty the tank first is still a good idea.
08-11-2010, 09:30 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys, i've been out of working on LS1's since 04' (stopped racing my old SS and my vette is bone stock) but it's all coming back to me 
I will be doing this on Sat, if i'm hearing everyone right.. i just need to run a wire from the new batt to the fuse block for the pump right? and that is going to take a while if it only runs 2 seconds per key turn to accessory
I will be doing this on Sat, if i'm hearing everyone right.. i just need to run a wire from the new batt to the fuse block for the pump right? and that is going to take a while if it only runs 2 seconds per key turn to accessory
08-11-2010, 10:24 AM
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Pull the valve from the fuel rail, run a hose from the rail to a gas can, go to the fuse panel and hook a wire from the battery to the pump. If the pump can pump, it'll drain the tank quickly.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
if I remember right, you can't just turn the key on without starting the car because the pump won't stay running unless it sees the engine is on.
