Major Repair; Fuel Tank; Fuel System Specifications - Opel 1973 Service Manual

MAJOR REPAIR

FUEL TANK OPEL 1900 AND MANTA
The fuel tank is located below the luggage compart-
ment floor panel and is attached with a strap.
The plastic tank vent hoses join in a connector from
where the fuel vapors escape through a fourth ho%
attached to the upper flange of the tank.
On all vehicles, the vent hose is connected to an
activated carbon container mounted to the front
wheel house panel.
R e m o v a l
1. With a pinch clamp, close connecting hose be-
tween tank and fuel line. After loosening hose clamp,
pull hose off fuel line. See Figure 6C-5.
Figure 6C-5
2. Take off tiller cap and unscrew tiller neck from
side panel. Pull off fuel tank
ing tubes on tank. See Figures 6C-4 and 6C-6.
3. With a jack and suitable support (wooden board
12 x 12"), support fuel tank
Lower fuel tank. See Figure 6C-7.
Installation
1. Raise tank into position and install strap.
2. Install 4 filler neck to side panel attaching screws
and filler cap.
hose and plug connect-
and unscrew strap.
FUEL SYSTEM
Figure K-6
Figure 6C-7
3. Install tank vent hoses and fuel line, taking care
not to kink lines.
4. Remove pinch clamp from fuel line.
FUEL TANK (GT MODELS)
R e m o v a l
1. Disconnect battery.
Remove rubber cap, unscrew fuel line from tank,
2.
and drain fuel. See Figure 6C-8.
3. Remove spare tire and jack.
4. Remove spare tire hold-down and brackets. See
Figure 6C-9.
5. Remove spare tire support panel.