1990 Chevy Cavalier Draining Fuel Line on Z24 model

1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
213,222 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DJRUSH
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Hello all,

My fuel tank has bad gas in it and I'm lost when it comes to draining it out. I actually tried the primitive "siphon" method earlier ((LOL!!)).. Needless to say, it didn't go over very well.. Is there a drain plug on the tank or do I have to disconnect anything under the vehicle to achieve this?? PLEASE HELP! I NEED MY CAR!
Jul 31, 2008 at 6:52 PM
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RHALL77
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you can disconnect the main fuel line and jump the relay to run the fuel pump. this will drain it.
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:24 PM
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BKINBIRMINGHAM
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Hey rhall77,
what if the fuel pump is not working? I need to drain my fuel because I need to drop the tank. I have 10 gallons just sitting in it and as we all no that is cash going to waste right now. lol
Aug 4, 2008 at 12:41 PM
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RHALL77
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well if the fuel pump is not working, i would suggest just removing it with the fuel in the tank.you and another person could remove it with a floor jack.
Aug 4, 2008 at 9:11 PM
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BKINBIRMINGHAM
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thank you very much
Aug 4, 2008 at 9:19 PM
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RHALL77
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let me know what you find out
Aug 4, 2008 at 9:43 PM