Removing an Escort tank from a MK2 Roadster

[David]

I have searched the forums, lots about tanks but can anyone tell me if it's possible to remove my tank without taking the rear body shell off?

I'm sort of hoping I can do it from underneath when the axle is being removed and fixed. I realise it sits on rails welded to the rear chassis but is there wiggle room to lift the front of the tank and tilt it out?

thanks,

David,

[listerjp2]

Re: Removing an Escort tank from a MK2 Roadster

The problem will be undoing the nuts at the rear. Because the body of the tank is proud of the flang that goes round the tank I think you would be lucky to get a spanner, let alone a socket, on the top of the nut from the boot. You may be lucky and the previous builder would have put the tank in from the bottom.

Sorry but I think it's rear clam shell off.

Let me know if you need a hand.

Adrian

[stevejgreen]

Re: Removing an Escort tank from a MK2 Roadster

I was one of the lucky ones, the tank was placed from underneath using captive nuts and stainless bolts. So much easier to remove.

[andyf]

Re: Removing an Escort tank from a MK2 Roadster

Mine was put in from underneath but I still had to remove the clamshell because it covered the bolts. I didn't think of putting it in from the top... it may have been easier!

[David]

Re: Removing an Escort tank from a MK2 Roadster

Thanks guys, that's what I thought but was hoping to be wrong!

Why do these thing pop up spring time....