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kotadude21
Dodge Dakota
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7/12/2004
19:53:16
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what's the easiest way for me to replace the fuel tank on my 97 dakota. It has the 22 gallon tank and it has a hole in it. I've found a replacement and wanna know if I should drop the tank or remove the bed to make it easier?
Any help would be cool.
Brent
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GB2000
GenIII
7/13/2004
02:58:10
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If the tank is empty, dropping the tank would prolly be easier...if full, lift the bed unless you wanna bench press a tank full of gas.
Josh
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Dakaty
GenIII
7/13/2004
18:58:30
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Can you just patch the hole? If so,it would probably be the easiest and cheapest.
If you can't, its easy to drop the tank (if empty or close to it). Use a hydraulic floor jack to lower the old one and gently lift the new one in place.
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rt13
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2004
23:50:29
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getting the tank out is easy, just long ass screws. i would take off the bed simply to get to all the fuel pump fittings, much easier when you can see what your doing. taking off the bed is a simple task, 8 bolts and 3 people to lift it off and your done.
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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7/14/2004
00:00:21
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if you take off that bed, the manual says not to reuse the bolts, they are impregnated with a type of thread lock, you can get replacements cheaply at the dealer, good to know
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another tip
Dodge Dakota
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7/14/2004
22:12:37
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If you remove the bed be sure to disconect the tail lights, fender braces, gas filler neck etc.
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Norm
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2019
20:38:49
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I have dropped the tank as far as the wiring harness allows. I have
removed the small red clip from the wire connector but cannot seem
to pull the connector apart. Don't want to pry or pull too hard for fear
of damaging the connector or the wires. Any suggestions?
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TerryO
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2019
11:01:51
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Can you wiggle it and maybe use some contact cleaner?
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