fuel tank ring

07tundra · 05-29-2013, 06:14 PM

Will not budge I am tearing up the tabs and this POS isn't moving WTF!

07tundra · 05-29-2013, 06:27 PM

two ppl hitting it at the same time thats why i have kids

tinnsoldaten · 05-29-2013, 07:59 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=845609

rdeterman · 05-29-2013, 08:32 PM

keep at it.. keep moving around the ring while hitting it.. it will come!

tjnitsche · 05-29-2013, 09:50 PM

Took me a real long time to get it off, but it eventually came off. Make sure after you get it off to inspect bit the ring and the O-ring. I put my old one back on and when I filled up my tank all the way it leaked a lot... I took it back off and found a slight cut in both the screw top and the O-ring. $15 later for a new screw top and o ring it was perfectly sealed

07tundra · 05-30-2013, 02:06 AM

Got it off everyone! thanks for the tips!

Streetluger06 · 05-30-2013, 10:24 AM

I has having a hard time also.

I sprayed WD-40 into all the holes so it would soak into the threads. As soon as I was done I tried giving it another wack and it came off immediately.

Good Luck

tinnsoldaten · 05-30-2013, 11:33 AM

Try my home made tool , makes it sooooo easy....
Square aluminium profile cut at 15 cm

mark 13 cm between center holes where you fit two M8 bolts.

Voila .... it was EASY!!!

cleex024 · 05-30-2013, 11:41 AM

why dont you show us in action...it would make a lot more sense to us noobies.

tinnsoldaten · 05-30-2013, 12:03 PM

Basically the bolts touch where the tabs are , so on both sides there is a bolt pressing on the tabs , you apply force with the lazy arm and ring comes of super easy.

I will take some more pics so its easier to see what I mean.

tinnsoldaten · 05-30-2013, 12:16 PM

Here you go , hope this makes it easier

Pictures show how to use the tool for taking off the ring , and use of lazy arm to get proper force on the tool.

07tundra · 05-31-2013, 03:28 PM

Since I got everyone's attention I might as well let you guys know. I did get the ring off and did the swap out with 455lph. Now for all that are going to use the PLASTIC T from McMasters make sure you push ALL hoses ALL the way on do not leave any room all. I left a little room where I could still see some white on the T I clamped very tight and it kept slipping off. I broke down several times until I got the hose all the way on and reclamped. Just a fair warning for all thats all. I am planing on using the brass T as I think the metal T provides a better bite when the hose tries to slip off. Just a thought I know Terry says it's not e85 compatible but.... In my tank I will not run 100% E85 it will be a mixture.

Lifted07Duramax · 06-06-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 07tundra

Since I got everyone's attention I might as well let you guys know. I did get the ring off and did the swap out with 455lph. Now for all that are going to use the PLASTIC T from McMasters make sure you push ALL hoses ALL the way on do not leave any room all. I left a little room where I could still see some white on the T I clamped very tight and it kept slipping off. I broke down several times until I got the hose all the way on and reclamped. Just a fair warning for all thats all. I am planing on using the brass T as I think the metal T provides a better bite when the hose tries to slip off. Just a thought I know Terry says it's not e85 compatible but.... In my tank I will not run 100% E85 it will be a mixture.

The brass T isn't E85 compatible?

07tundra · 06-06-2013, 11:14 PM

I believe thats.what terry said I havent looked into it.

07tundra · 06-10-2013, 11:10 PM

Just broke down again this time the hose did not slip off the T ! The expensive $30 gator hose from ORielly's didn't hold up and it had a big tear in it. I had been driving around a few days with just crappy 91 in the tank. As soon as i put e85 in the tank the hose lasted about 2hrs. I went to a local shop here and picked up e85 hose $15 per ft the looks really promising and I will be pulling the bucket out and installing the new hose tomorrow. I can get any one the same deal shipped this stuff is no joke if anyone wants some I have pics on my cell that I can send you just text me 505 908 4916........ it's better than spending $30!

tjnitsche · 06-10-2013, 11:31 PM

Just curious where the line ripped for you? Could it have gotten caught up from binding somewhere in the bucket? It would be nice of we could just buy some of the extra stock orange fuel line that is used with a reducer or something to fit over the Venturi since we know that would stand up very well

07tundra · 06-10-2013, 11:37 PM

true would be nice! I am going to give this blue stuff a try and see. It really can't get any worse! It ripped right below the T couldn't see it to well as I took it apart on the side of the road but i will take pics and post them tomorrow.

Wedge1967 · 06-10-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 07tundra

Will not budge I am tearing up the tabs and this POS isn't moving WTF!

Gotta love the mod bug. LOL Good luck!!!

07tundra · 06-10-2013, 11:53 PM

the things we do to goo fast!

DR-JEKL · 02-24-2019, 03:25 AM

I removed mine using a set of large multi grips.

So easy using this method, hammering didn't work for me as you cant get the right angle with a large screwdriver (its applying force in a downwards orientation v's side load)

05-29-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	fuel tank ring Will not budge I am tearing up the tabs and this POS isn't moving WTF!
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07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	two ppl hitting it at the same time thats why i have kids
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05-29-2013, 07:59 PM	#3
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05-29-2013, 08:32 PM	#4
rdeterman First Lieutenant 11 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (2)	keep at it.. keep moving around the ring while hitting it.. it will come! __________________ JB4 G5 ISO W/BMS FLASH, FBO, Walbro LPFP, Spec S2+ SMFW
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05-29-2013, 09:50 PM	#5
tjnitsche Private First Class 8 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 FBO Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Took me a real long time to get it off, but it eventually came off. Make sure after you get it off to inspect bit the ring and the O-ring. I put my old one back on and when I filled up my tank all the way it leaked a lot... I took it back off and found a slight cut in both the screw top and the O-ring. $15 later for a new screw top and o ring it was perfectly sealed
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05-30-2013, 02:06 AM	#6
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	Got it off everyone! thanks for the tips!
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05-30-2013, 10:24 AM	#7
Streetluger06 Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I has having a hard time also. I sprayed WD-40 into all the holes so it would soak into the threads. As soon as I was done I tried giving it another wack and it came off immediately. Good Luck
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05-30-2013, 11:33 AM	#8
tinnsoldaten Captain 34 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	Try my home made tool , makes it sooooo easy.... Square aluminium profile cut at 15 cm mark 13 cm between center holes where you fit two M8 bolts. Voila .... it was EASY!!! Attached Images __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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05-30-2013, 11:41 AM	#9
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05-30-2013, 12:03 PM	#10
tinnsoldaten Captain 34 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	Basically the bolts touch where the tabs are , so on both sides there is a bolt pressing on the tabs , you apply force with the lazy arm and ring comes of super easy. I will take some more pics so its easier to see what I mean. __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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05-30-2013, 12:16 PM	#11
tinnsoldaten Captain 34 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	Here you go , hope this makes it easier Pictures show how to use the tool for taking off the ring , and use of lazy arm to get proper force on the tool. Attached Images __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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05-31-2013, 03:28 PM	#12
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	Since I got everyone's attention I might as well let you guys know. I did get the ring off and did the swap out with 455lph. Now for all that are going to use the PLASTIC T from McMasters make sure you push ALL hoses ALL the way on do not leave any room all. I left a little room where I could still see some white on the T I clamped very tight and it kept slipping off. I broke down several times until I got the hose all the way on and reclamped. Just a fair warning for all thats all. I am planing on using the brass T as I think the metal T provides a better bite when the hose tries to slip off. Just a thought I know Terry says it's not e85 compatible but.... In my tank I will not run 100% E85 it will be a mixture.
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06-06-2013, 11:14 PM	#14
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	I believe thats.what terry said I havent looked into it.
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06-10-2013, 11:10 PM	#15
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	Just broke down again this time the hose did not slip off the T ! The expensive $30 gator hose from ORielly's didn't hold up and it had a big tear in it. I had been driving around a few days with just crappy 91 in the tank. As soon as i put e85 in the tank the hose lasted about 2hrs. I went to a local shop here and picked up e85 hose $15 per ft the looks really promising and I will be pulling the bucket out and installing the new hose tomorrow. I can get any one the same deal shipped this stuff is no joke if anyone wants some I have pics on my cell that I can send you just text me 505 908 4916........ it's better than spending $30!
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06-10-2013, 11:31 PM	#16
tjnitsche Private First Class 8 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 FBO Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Just curious where the line ripped for you? Could it have gotten caught up from binding somewhere in the bucket? It would be nice of we could just buy some of the extra stock orange fuel line that is used with a reducer or something to fit over the Venturi since we know that would stand up very well
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06-10-2013, 11:37 PM	#17
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	true would be nice! I am going to give this blue stuff a try and see. It really can't get any worse! It ripped right below the T couldn't see it to well as I took it apart on the side of the road but i will take pics and post them tomorrow.
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07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	the things we do to goo fast!
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02-24-2019, 03:25 AM	#20
DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	I removed mine using a set of large multi grips. So easy using this method, hammering didn't work for me as you cant get the right angle with a large screwdriver (its applying force in a downwards orientation v's side load) Attached Images
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