I want to swap out from my parts car the long thick hose that goes from the gas tank strainer to the fuel filter. In order to remove this hose safely I would think that the gas tank first must be emptied. Since I'll be under the car already, what's the recommended way to get the gas out? Also, any suggestions on removing/installing this big hose? Thanks.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)

The recommended way is to use a pinch clamp on the large hose.

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/mb_tools/mb_tools.php?page=16

called a fuel line clamp, ST12975.

I used a vice grip and some wood. I recommend getting all new hoses.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Warren,
The Haynes manual contains a "tool tip" that suggests, when changing the fuel filter, putting 13mm sockets over the ends of a vice grip to fashion a home-made tool. To get the fuel out of the tank prior to disconnecting the hose, would you just unclip the hose clamp at the fuel filter, disconnect that end of the hose and drain it into a container, or is there an easier way to get the fuel out? BTW, I'm debating getting new hoses, but thought that in any event I'd do a practice run on this DIY on the parts car. Thanks.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)