How To's Topic: Gas ank removal

Suzuki_Girl_41 · 05-24-2011, 01:40 PM

Do you have a topic concerning the removal of the gas tank?

I thought I saw it the other day, but when I tried to find it last night and this morning, I couldn't. The suggestions about spark plug removal (cleaning around the spark plug prior to removal to avoid debris falling in) were/are critical for avoiding a huge, easily avoidable given the proper information beforehand, repair bill.

Thank you for your consideration.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-17-2015, 04:07 PM

It's also very common for some buildup to occur there. It's not a serious issue unless it's leaking heavily and consistently.

alantf · 06-17-2015, 06:00 PM

Yes, that's what I meant. When I saw the buildup, I took it to the mechanic, who tightened the head bolts and cleaned the fins. No more buildup for a few thousand miles. Then, when the buildup started again, the mechanic repeated the process, and the fins have been buildup free for quite a while. This appears to show that the buildup is caused by loose head bolts.

buud · 06-17-2015, 10:11 PM

Thanks to you both.

05-24-2011, 01:40 PM	#1
Suzuki_Girl_41 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ravenna, OH USA Posts: 4	How To's Topic: Gas ank removal Do you have a topic concerning the removal of the gas tank? I thought I saw it the other day, but when I tried to find it last night and this morning, I couldn't. The suggestions about spark plug removal (cleaning around the spark plug prior to removal to avoid debris falling in) were/are critical for avoiding a huge, easily avoidable given the proper information beforehand, repair bill. Thank you for your consideration. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Yes, that's what I meant. When I saw the buildup, I took it to the mechanic, who tightened the head bolts and cleaned the fins. No more buildup for a few thousand miles. Then, when the buildup started again, the mechanic repeated the process, and the fins have been buildup free for quite a while. This appears to show that the buildup is caused by loose head bolts. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2015, 04:07 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	It's also very common for some buildup to occur there. It's not a serious issue unless it's leaking heavily and consistently.
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06-17-2015, 10:11 PM	#4
buud Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, Illlinois Posts: 24	Thanks to you both.
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