OK started stripping the rear end of the convertible and when i got to the fuel tank, i disconnected all the pipes and wires, undid the retaining bolt etc, pulled off the rubber grommet etc and then gave it a gentle yank... wouldnt budge. Yanked harder. No movement. Then i noticed down the front of the tank, there is a foot thing, a bolt and then underneath the car a thin pipe that doesnt lead anywhere.

My other minis dont have this, the two spare tanks i have in the garage dont have this but this car does.

What is this?

What is this for?

How can i take the tank out?

it's the drain plug, if i'm not mistaken...

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I had the EXACT same issue with my GT only last week.



The answer has been shared for all, but not here.....

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Yep , drain plug that for some reason some had a pipe attached (maybe they were trying to make sure the tank was drained before removal , bloody annoying device) , replace it with an appropriate plug and life will be easier ....

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Get a pair of vice grips on to the drain & break it off, then pry up the tank with a small crow bar or large screwdriver, then when the tank is out throw the barstard away & replace it with a later tank that does'nt have the drain, they are a pain in the arse.

Doogie

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Hay, it's not about the car, it's not about the venue, it's about the people that come here. Peter Dwyer, Mayor of Hay NSW.

bl00dy hell... never seen it before... but i am happy its nothing important. I have already broken it off..!!! hahaha.

OK next weekend I am yanking the tank out... have a nice spare LS tank just sitting there that i might replace it with...

Once the drain cock is broken off you can carefully unscrew whats left when you get the tank out and find a suitable bolt to plug the hole and make the tank easy to get in and out.

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"Show me the Mini!"

/\/\/\/\ what he said. and glue the bolt in with some petrol resistant glue or sealer

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

Loctite 242 or 262 is your friend.
Araldite is petrol resistant too, always has been- but don't use the 5 min stuff, it only lasts 5 mins!

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

*nods*

the petrol resistant glue is a good idea indeed.

Will see how i go next weekend otherwise look out for a "cheap bashed-up-from-frustration-using-a-hammer" tank for sale.

you guys got it all worn it's a ballast resistor (darn can't buy dr pepper in Australia anymore)

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-doing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
and a few conversions:
13B Extend in a 1600
4EFTE in a mini ute (all slowly)

you being serious. What does this mean. What does it do? What happens if its no longer there any more... questions questions.

p.s. I LOVE DR PEPPER

.....I cannot believe you just said that!

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well i cant beleive you have THAT avatar