1971 Gas Filler Hose Removal

[kevingorby]

This is kicking my butt, and I don't want to break anything. What is the best way to remove the gas fller hose on a 1971 240Z? I have disconnected the gas tank, vent hose, and removed the 3 screws on top and bottom. Thanks, Kevin

[EScanlon]

There is also a flange that mounts to the bottom sill of the inner fender floor. You should have seen this from the bottom of the car looking up. There are three screws (don't be surprised if they're rusted to dust) holding the flange and the rubber ring that help seal the filler neck in place. This needs to be removed.

Once that's removed, the next step is to get the upper flange of the neck down into the body of the car. If the filler neck is extremely hard, this might need a heat gun to soften the rubber enough for you to collapse it and then force down through the gas door "cup".

After that, just lift the hose into the body.

HTH

E

[zKars]

Heat is the secret indeed, that hose will soften up and let you get it out, flange or not.

A hair dryer may not be able to heat enough unless you're real patient, and you can only heat a small area at one time. A paint removal heat gun is what I use. Just don't use open flame like a propane torch unless you have that gas tank in another room! That hose is real tough stuff, I've deformed them alot getting 'em in and out. Same for getting it back on the gas tank later. Heat and some lube on the inside of the hose will greatly increase the ease with which it slips back over the tank inlet. Good luck.

Edited September 21, 2011 by zKars