Well it seems the rust to the fuel filler pipe on my Forester was substantially worse than I thought. Removing the screws that hold it to the quarter was not issue because they pretty much rusted through. I searched through the topic and I don't see my specific question. At the bottom of the filler tube it connects to a rubber hose with a clamp which joins it to the fuel tank. After I loosen that clamp how hard it is to remove the rubber from the metal filler pipe? My fear is getting half way through and then getting stuck with this at the bottom. Removing the gas tank is was beyond me so I hopeful that this can be done in some fashion.

Thanks so much for any input!

Well it seems the rust to the fuel filler pipe on my Forester was substantially worse than I thought. Removing the screws that hold it to the quarter was not issue because they pretty much rusted through. I searched through the topic and I don't see my specific question. At the bottom of the filler tube it connects to a rubber hose with a clamp which joins it to the fuel tank. After I loosen that clamp how hard it is to remove the rubber from the metal filler pipe? My fear is getting half way through and then getting stuck with this at the bottom. Removing the gas tank is was beyond me so I hopeful that this can be done in some fashion.

Thanks so much for any input!

 

And, I forgot to ask. If I remove the seat will it reveal this connection point? Also can the wheel be left on even though it will be some wiggle work on my part? Lastly I will drive most of the gas out and be very careful- removing the battery altogether. Anything else; would rather not contend with draining the last gallon of fuel.

I'm just going to lurk here as I do not have a foresster manual. From past exp i now sometimes metal parts in rubber parts can puy up one hall of a fight at times.

salt kills.

Do not remove the seat. You will not gain any access as the access port is behind the seats and only give access to the pump and guage assemblies.

 

Go from underneath and you will have to use a screw driver to break the seal formed between the pipe and the rubber hose. It is accessable and you can do it. It is a little bit of work, but give it a shot and you will be pleased with yourself for the repair at the end.

 

Pm me and I will give you my phone number s you can call if you get stuck.

 

Mike