Can anyone tell me how to remove fuel out a tank

**jacko52** · 26th February 2012, 22:21

Hi All i need to remove about £90 of diesel out the tank in my Vectra is there a easy way ?
can i remove the pipe going into the filter and pump it out using the pump in the tank ?

Thankyou for any help
Jacko

**benny** · 26th February 2012, 22:22

drill ...?

**AntSSSS** · 26th February 2012, 22:24

Originally Posted by benny

drill ...?

Drill and containers...

**neill** · 26th February 2012, 22:34

im sure you can disconnect the fuel line from the filter and switch ignition on, youd have to keep doing it though. and find something to catch the fuel in

**jacko52** · 26th February 2012, 22:37

Originally Posted by AntSSSS

Drill and containers...

And what do i do after i want to put fuel back it ?
Scratching my head with your answer

**Big Dave** · 27th February 2012, 02:23

Not sure if same applies to the Vec-C.

On the Astra-G and Vec-B, under the rear seat (offside) is an access panel beneath a flap that's cut in the carpet. Under the removable rubber cover is the fuel pump. Undo the locking ring (hammer and screwdriver job - watch you don't get any sparks - BOOM!!), lift out the fuel pump and syphon out the fuel.

**Mike1.9CDTI** · 27th February 2012, 10:55

as above, remove the filter in/feed pipe,
extend the pipe to reach and file containers(3 x5 gallon tubs)

to get it back in you will need to use a funnel with a short bit of hose to open the flip in the filler neck.then slowly pour.

or if you can get the container higher than the filler neck(wheelie bin should do,and siphon it back into the tank.

**Das** · 27th February 2012, 11:40

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Not sure if same applies to the Vec-C.

On the Astra-G and Vec-B, under the rear seat (offside) is an access panel beneath a flap that's cut in the carpet. Under the removable rubber cover is the fuel pump. Undo the locking ring (hammer and screwdriver job - watch you don't get any sparks - BOOM!!), lift out the fuel pump and syphon out the fuel.

Yes there is the cover for the fuel pump under the back seats on the Vec C.

**DNS** · 27th February 2012, 12:37

You could always drive around for ages!

**jacko52** · 27th February 2012, 21:06

Originally Posted by DasArab

Yes there is the cover for the fuel pump under the back seats on the Vec C.

I have checked today at main dealers the way they remove fuel is through the top of the tank as you say
The reason i need it out is i have just bought a new 12 plate Astra
thanks for your help
Jacko