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  • July 20, 2009 10:17 a.m. bluexr4 New Reader

    We're replacing the gas tank due to leaking at the seam. Haven't gotten under it to look at the size of the job yet. Would it be easier to do the bushings at the same time?

  • bam2002

    July 20, 2009 1:24 p.m. bam2002 New Reader

    You can get it out by just lowering the rear axel, To remove the rear axel you will also have to remove all the Brakes. Ebrake etc. You are 80% there. Re having exhaust - heat shield and driveshaft out. If they are in question then do it.

  • 16vCorey

    July 20, 2009 1:50 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork

    I didn't have to touch the rear axle when I changed mine. Drop the exhaust, drive shaft, and all the shields and it comes right out. It's still a total pain in the ass, but you don't have to mess with the axle.

  • Winston

    July 20, 2009 5:41 p.m. Winston Reader

    I have a brand new gas tank for that car in my garage, but you're probably nowhere near Houston or you already have one...

    And I agree with 16vCorey's assessment, though I never actually got around to swapping mine out when I had the car (obviously).

 
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