Whats the best way 2 remove fuel? ( Petrol )

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27th December 2016, 03:14 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Whats the best way 2 remove fuel? ( Petrol )

Whats the best way 2 remove fuel from s factory GQ tank?

Cheers

Todd
27th December 2016, 04:43 PM
threedogs

is there an inspection cover in the rear to access the sender unit ??
27th December 2016, 04:48 PM
MB

G'day Toddstar, you live near Sydney don't you? May I suggest parking it overnight in the Western suburbs :-) Sorry I have no idea mate. How bad is the fuel in it or just been sitting too long? Might be worth the effort mate to drop the tank out and clean her thoroughly for peace of mind.
27th December 2016, 05:05 PM
Sir Roofy

siphon it out or undo the fuel line might do it
27th December 2016, 05:51 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by threedogs

is there an inspection cover in the rear to access the sender unit ??

Yeh you can access the fuel send unit, but was trying 2 avoid it as I would need 2 replace the o-ring
27th December 2016, 05:54 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by MB

G'day Toddstar, you live near Sydney don't you? May I suggest parking it overnight in the Western suburbs :-) Sorry I have no idea mate. How bad is the fuel in it or just been sitting too long? Might be worth the effort mate to drop the tank out and clean her thoroughly for peace of mind.

Close enough 2 Sydney mate but I leave mine in the driveway unlocked and haven't had a problem yet, yeh just sitting way 2 long.
27th December 2016, 06:05 PM
MB

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Close enough 2 Sydney mate but I leave mine in the driveway unlocked and haven't had a problem yet, yeh just sitting way 2 long.

Fair call Todd :-) Was just stirring you up bro!
With old 'petrol' FJ's I used to use turps for a quick flushing. This could only be done because they were duel fuel and I would isolate the petrol tank off for a couple of days whilst on LPG. Then as like Roofy kindly suggested would pop off the petrol tank line and drain all the crud out. May not be the best idea for a diesel if you have mate? Still safest to drop the tank though I reckon, too good these Nissan donks to stuff em :-)
27th December 2016, 06:09 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by MB

Fair call Todd :-) Was just stirring you up bro!
With old 'petrol' FJ's I used to use turps for a quick flushing. This could only be done because they were duel fuel and I would isolate the petrol tank off for a couple of days whilst on LPG. Then as like Roofy kindly suggested would pop off the petrol tank line and drain all the crud out. May not be the best idea for a diesel if you have mate? Still safest to drop the tank though I reckon, too good these Nissan donks to stuff em :-)

I know you were only stirring :) Not diesel unfortunately 4.2EFI, might just siphon what I can and see whats involved in dropping it for a proper clean out
27th December 2016, 06:27 PM
MB

Time I reckon for a NSW Forum meetup Toddstar! Get your truck ready mate :-) !
27th December 2016, 06:33 PM
BigRAWesty

Hey toddy.
Only did this a few months ago..
The full 150L! !!
I grabbed a few meters of clear 12mm hose and shoved it down the main tank neck.
The sub was more difficult due to the longer neck.
I removed the flexibility hose in the wheel arch and stuffed the clear hose down the solid bit..
Clear hose so you can see the fuel you get a mouth full..

Bit of lawn mower fuel ey??
27th December 2016, 06:57 PM
nissannewby

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

I know you were only stirring :) Not diesel unfortunately 4.2EFI, might just siphon what I can and see whats involved in dropping it for a proper clean out

4.2 efi you say. Dont they have their own pump in the tank? Take a house off and let the pump do its job. It will get as much as siphoning it will.
27th December 2016, 07:17 PM
DX grunt

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Whats the best way 2 remove fuel from s factory GQ tank?

Cheers

Todd

Are you with HBF? lol
27th December 2016, 07:40 PM
Hodge

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Originally Posted by MB

May I suggest parking it overnight in the Western suburbs :-) Sorry I have no idea mate. .

That's gold lol. I was almost gonna reply something similar, but bring it to Thomastown instead.
27th December 2016, 07:54 PM
MB

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Originally Posted by Hodge

That's gold lol. I was almost gonna reply something similar, but bring it to Thomastown instead.

Are those APEX pricks still running our Mexico City towns too Mr Hodge, grrrrr :-( See you in another thread bro :-)
28th December 2016, 06:48 AM
Hodge

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Originally Posted by MB

Are those APEX pricks still running our Mexico City towns too Mr Hodge, grrrrr :-( See you in another thread bro :-)

They sure are ... cept theyve given up on Audis and Beamers.. now they're going for the Patrols.
28th December 2016, 05:20 PM
mudski

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Originally Posted by Hodge

They sure are ... cept theyve given up on Audis and Beamers.. now they're going for the Patrols.

Feck they can take mine! Haha! Insurance on mine is well up to date and plenty covered.
29th December 2016, 05:08 AM
MB

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=7U4ZYOBzEEs
29th December 2016, 05:31 AM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by MB

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=7U4ZYOBzEEs

Great idea, but not sure I would want 2 hop into the car straight after someone got fried in it :)
29th December 2016, 12:18 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by nissannewby

4.2 efi you say. Dont they have their own pump in the tank? Take a house off and let the pump do its job. It will get as much as siphoning it will.

While they do have a pump in the tank, it doesn't doing it that way so I found out this morning. Pump only works for a few seconds before switching off, I assume something 2 do with the ECU controlling it.
29th December 2016, 12:20 PM
NissanGQ4.2

For anyone else looking 2 drain the fuel on a 4.2EFI factory tank.......

Just undo the plug in the bottom..... drivers side, front of tank :) can't get any easier than that *L*
29th December 2016, 02:08 PM
Yendor

Just drive it :)
29th December 2016, 04:01 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by Yendor

Just drive it :)

Rodney..... This could be why I'm emptying the old fuel out :)
29th December 2016, 04:35 PM
Yendor

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Rodney..... This could be why I'm emptying the old fuel out :)

Or are you just removing a fire hazard?? LOL
29th December 2016, 05:06 PM
MB

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Originally Posted by Yendor

Or are you just removing a fire hazard?? LOL

G'day Yendor, I take it my Turps swoosh idea of old given was a bad idea, lucky to be alive I am maybe:-( ? Is it a higher flash point vapour issue I'm now worried/thinking mate?
29th December 2016, 05:33 PM
Yendor

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Originally Posted by MB

G'day Yendor, I take it my Turps swoosh idea of old given was a bad idea, lucky to be alive I am maybe:-( ? Is it a higher flash point vapour issue I'm now worried/thinking mate?

Sorry mate, I missed the turps thing. I was just having friendly dig at Todd.
29th December 2016, 05:46 PM
MB

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Originally Posted by Yendor

Sorry mate, I missed the turps thing. I was just having friendly dig at Todd.

Don't do that mate :-), Toddstar is offering to fly all members first class into Sydney for the first official Blue Mountains Shindig ;-) !
29th December 2016, 05:57 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by Yendor

Or are you just removing a fire hazard?? LOL

HAHAHAHA funny that, it actually has a roof mounted sprinkler directly over the Patrol just in case of a bush fire....... And last fire was actually also packed with stuff if we needed 2 get out in a hurry ( Battery wasn't flat then!!! )