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Hey guys,

Anyone had issues with theitr fuel gauge not working?

Today - Filled up before a dirt track day - I have done around 140kms since filling up and my fuel gauge has not moved from full.

Any tips / tricks to make it work so I dont run out of fuel? :P

Cheers,

Chris

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check your level sender in the fuel tank mate. its common for them to fall off their hooks in the 33's.

my car used to show a full tank till i got a half tank then it dropped almost instantly.

just open the fuel tank, re-mount it and it should be right.

evil_weevil Grand Master

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Thanks for the tips Joe and Vic!

:)

level sender - when you say open the tank - as in where you put the fuel in - that part?

sorry if it sounds like a silly question!!

hmm...I filled up today already :( so ill wait and see what it does and check out next weekend

thanks guys!

and Vic - which one is the fuse for it???

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level sender - when you say open the tank - as in where you put the fuel in - that part?

sorry if it sounds like a silly question!!

oI had this too and it wa the level sender had fallen off.

To answer your question, No. You have to open the tank from the boot. There is an 6-8" hole in the tank in the boot behind the partition, under a metal plate that is screwed down by 4 screws. There is a big cap screwed onto it that has 2 plugs and 3 hoses. You need to remove all the plugs and hoses and open it with a hunk of wood and a rubber mallet. Check out in the DIY section adn look for fuel pump install for instructions on how to open the tank. DON'T FORGET to disconect the battery and remove before doing this...big badda boom.

SECURITY Grand Master

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no worries mate.

im talking about the access through the boot. there is a panel with 4 bolts holding it in, next to your battery in the boot.

i recommend you wait till your tank is almost empty before you do this.

1. take the panel off

2. disconnect the looms (leave the hoses running from the lid because fuel will rush out of it. watch out you dont damage any when loosening the cap).

3. get a plank of wood or a long screw driver and hammer then hold it onto the little little fin things on the cap, then hammer it around to loosen (let me know if this needs to be explained a bit better). watch out for the rubber seal around the lid.

4. detach the fuel lines and remember where each one goes. the reason i left the hoses for this stage is when the fuel starts rushing out you'll be able to let it flow back into the fuel tank.

5. grab the level sender and mount the sucker back on.

6. when putting the lid back on, i recommend using a bit of WD40 to get the lid and the rubber seal sitting snug inside where the cap goes on. you'll know what i mean when you see it.

7. put the rest on in the reverse order and it should be right :thumbsup:

here are pics of what it looks like in the r33's and where it should be inside the tank once mounted:

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d00dz Grand Master

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I think the pump is at the back somewhere? not exactly sure

Here is a guide on installing a new fuel pump, might help in opening the fuel tank: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85375

While your at it just upgrade the stock fuel pump :thumbsup:

evil_weevil Grand Master

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YOU GUYS RULE!!!!

Guys - thanks heaps for the replies!!!!!

Ill get around to it over next weekend when the fuel levels gone down!

Once again - cheers and I'll have to give you guys virtual beers for your help :no:

Cheers,

Chris

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