DUDE !!! 98 GS Fuel Tank

[etemplet]

What an adventure. I was going to pull it out and check/repair the fuel sending unit. I figured I'd just remove the tank. Easy right??? Nope. LOL I don't think I'm gonna need to remove the tank but I'm replacing all the lines anyway. Too much.

 

[racerxxx]

I vaguely want to say in that hull you slide the tank forward and and take the baffle out thru the storage bin area.

 

[Ankeneyou]

That one is rough. The GS/GSX you have to take the 4 bolts out of the steering column, set it to the side, slide the tank up as far forward as you can, and then pull baffle through the hole for the steering.

 

[Major Woody]

That one is rough. The GS/GSX you have to take the 4 bolts out of the steering column, set it to the side, slide the tank up as far forward as you can, and then pull baffle through the hole for the steering.

On a GS/GSX the only way to get the tank completely out is to remove the engine.

The good news, as Ankeneyou mentioned, is that the tank only has to be slid forward and the steering moved out of the way.

It will help to disconnect the steering cable from the arm as well. Make sure you remember to tighten that nut/bolt properly during reassembly, or you might find yourself suddenly without steering at "an inopportune time." Don't ask me how I know this

 

[etemplet]

That one is rough. The GS/GSX you have to take the 4 bolts out of the steering column, set it to the side, slide the tank up as far forward as you can, and then pull baffle through the hole for the steering.

Spot on brother !!!! I could have used that advice earlier but I would have still had to take all the stuff apart.. Dang it was rough by myself. Got the repaired baffle in place. Not much room to work or force the baffle rubber into position. I'm getting my wife to help me put the steering back on. My arms just are not long enough. OUCH !!

On a side note - the GS is a heck of a lot of fun and a bit more stable than the SP/XP versions. I was surprised how fast it was. I wonder if it will do better with the fresh engine?

 

[etemplet]

On a GS/GSX the only way to get the tank completely out is to remove the engine.

The good news, as Ankeneyou mentioned, is that the tank only has to be slid forward and the steering moved out of the way.

It will help to disconnect the steering cable from the arm as well. Make sure you remember to tighten that nut/bolt properly during reassembly, or you might find yourself suddenly without steering at "an inopportune time." Don't ask me how I know this

A friend had that same thing happen, the bolt came out. I hope a little Blue Loctite will suffice.

 

[etemplet]

Actually the engine is out of the ski but will be going back in when I get the fuel tank and lines spot on.

 

[Major Woody]

A friend had that same thing happen, the bolt came out. I hope a little Blue Loctite will suffice.

It's a locking nut so no Loctite needed. I think it should be safety wired, given the risk.

Mine came loose because I had all the fasteners hand tight and then I got so caught up with what a PITA it is to get the nut on the right rear steering bolt that I forgot to go back and tighten the steering arm to cable connection. Total rookie move and it fell apart right at the dock when we were launching, resulting in a low speed bump into the dock. Can't even imagine what might have happened if it had occurred at WOT when I needed to make a turn and couldn't.

 

[etemplet]

Well this one doesn't have a nut, which was different than the GTI that failed. It's getting loctite.

 

[etemplet]

Well after much bending and stretching the baffle is replaced, fuel lines replaced, fuel valve tested, front hull area cleaned up, steering re-attached, oil tank and all.... ready to go. I'm gonna call that a "no-fun" job.

 

[GGuillot]

Yep, it's tight, but with the motor, sender, and steering removed the tank barely clears to come out. That GS/GSX hull is great, stable and fast, mid to upper 50's with a 787, with a 951 a solid 60 mph. Love my 96' GSX, I'm itching to get back on the water in the Spring.