fuel tank sender removal tool

[Veerzigzag]

As the old girl is very vague about how much fuel remains below a quarter tank or so, I thought I would pull out the sender and give it a polish. The 2- or 3-tab removal tools on eBay all look to have tabs that are too wide - has anyone got a source for a tool that would fit???

 

[Veerzigzag]

Unusual to be pushed off the first page without an answer - any tips on removing a recalcitrant fuel sender? Probably untouched since it came off the production line and no sign of budging. Any tips for removing the blighter?

 

[chrisjcoe]

This is a job I have to attempt this year, and I was going to following the instructions on Clarks Garage. Do a site search for 'fuel sender' and you will find some quite good detail.

 

[Veerzigzag]

Yes, as ever Clark's is spot on, but I can't find a suitable spanner. Ah well, will just have to get one off ebay and modify it to fit (cut the lugs down to size).

 

[Veerzigzag]

I bought a kit from Laser Tools (their part number 5162) that has three sets of lugs - the smallest 2-lug set fits perfectly and does the job a treat.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Nice to know, Mike, amazing how the knowledge base builds, not seen that as a problem before!

 

[Hilux]

Adjustable plumbers grips

Dont crush the ring but open them up enough to grip it lightly then use one hand to twist the grip head and the ring and the other as a lever on the handles to add a bit of oomph

One of the most essential tools in any garage in my view

 

[Veerzigzag]

This is the tool I used - worked perfectly. The lugs are 20mm. I got the kit version for about £30, but I guess anything (ie not with a kit) with 20mm lugs would be just as good (and cheaper).