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need to drain petty tank

Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by walesy, Nov 6, 2006.

  1. walesy

    walesy Aint no family cruiser!!!

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    hey all i want to drain my petty tank on my VP into a peterol tin and was wondering how i go about it? i thought of taking off a fuel line and turning onto reds to keep the fuel pump going but will this burn out the pump if left on too long or only if its left on after all petty is gone?...

    cheers WALESY
     
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    coolvxss New Member

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    I would just use a clear hose and do it the ol fasion way. siphon it out. Or buy one of those pump things from auto shops.
     
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    just watch out 4 that spring loaded cover. that it doesnt catch on the hose
     
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    Use a siphon hose or take out the bottom bolt on your fuel pump holder. A bit messy though.

    I wouldn't use the fuel pump as you have fuel in the open and I'd like to keep the power off in the car, plus unless you short out the oil pressure switch or fuel pump relay it will only run for 10 seconds anyway.
     
  5. walesy

    walesy Aint no family cruiser!!!

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    ok thanks guys looks like ill proberly just have to use a siphion hose... the cars off the road to be striped for my wagon but has half a tank of fuel in it that i dont wanna waste and i happen to have 2 20ltr fuel tins laying round
     

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