Fuel tank is out, Any opportunities to do something else?

[research monkey]

Found a leak in the outlet tube where it meets the gas tanks so I pulled the tank out.  Only 1 EVAP line had to die to get it out.   It'll be off to a radiator shop shortly for a fix and maybe a blast or a coat.  Is there anything else you'd tackle while the tank is out?  I'm eventually going to drop the entire rear suspension but the gas tank doesnt really seem to be too much in the way of that.  

Most likely going to replace most of the evap lines using 240260280z's and ConchZ's description and pictures: 

 

[siteunseen]

The sending units are still available from Nissan as is the o-ring if yours is rotten. I paid $50 for both a few years ago if I remember right.

[Patcon]

Make sure the chassis ground above the tank is clean and protected

[research monkey]

47 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

The sending units are still available from Nissan as is the o-ring if yours is rotten. I paid $50 for both a few years ago if I remember right.

I actually have the sending unit, locking ring thing, and o-ring in my shopping cart through datsun-garage. 

[research monkey]

21 minutes ago, Patcon said:

Make sure the chassis ground above the tank is clean and protected

Thanks!  I'll look for pictures. 

[w3wilkes]

If you want to modify the tank venting while the tank is out here's a thread you might be interested in reading;

 

[siteunseen]

Here's a long but informative thread from awhile back. The last page or so is the best...

I'm in know way suggesting removing the evap tank. It serves a purpose.

Edited July 3, 2019 by siteunseen

[research monkey]

58 minutes ago, w3wilkes said:

If you want to modify the tank venting while the tank is out here's a thread you might be interested in reading;

 

 

36 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

Here's a long but informative thread from awhile back. The last page or so is the best...

I'm in know way suggesting removing the evap tank. It serves a purpose.

Thanks guys, l read briefly about the evap delete but didnt think it was something I wanted to tackle. (maybe I should since I had to cut 1 of the evap lines) I'll be asking the radiator shop how much it'll cost to move that elbow the other direction though :)

 

[siteunseen]

3/4" pex elbows make up a nice 180 degree bend and no one knows but you.

Here's the best I could find quickly 

Edited July 3, 2019 by siteunseen

[research monkey]

I kind of like this option from one of the zhome link.

[siteunseen]

That's the EZ coil. From all I've read they work fantastic.

I went the cheap and in my tool cabinet route with those pex fittings. 

[Captain Obvious]

7 hours ago, research monkey said:

I'll be asking the radiator shop how much it'll cost to move that elbow the other direction though

You know the radiator is at the other end of the car, right?