Fuel resevoir and gas tank removal???

[foxxinabox at wideopenwest.com (Foxx (in a box))]

> Ok I've got a leak looks like around the little plastic resevoir tank sitting on top of the gas tank rail  over top the fuel pump.
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> I'm currently working on getting the fuel pump off then gonna see what I need to get the resevoir out.  
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> Anybody have any advice on how to get at the resevoir and if I have to drop the tank?  Just looking at the layout the tank don't look easy.  I'm hoping there is a way to get the resevoir out or fix the leak without it.  Bentley's doesn't cover it that I can tell.
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> Any help would be appreciated.  Also who designed these fuel line fittings?  I've used 7mm, 8mm, 14mm 15mm 17mm 18mm and 19mm so far.  You would think they would be alittle more user friendly.
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> Also if while I'm in there is there anything I should go ahead and replace while I'm there?
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> Thanks
> Frustrated 86 16v owner. 8-)

   having been under there this past weekend, i share your pain about 
the fitting sizes. i think the problem is that the rust turned a couple 
of my 14mm into 13mm. as for your filter/tank, i can send a picture from 
eta to see what it all goes to. you should be able to remove it without 
having to drop the tank. i'd suggest checking all the rubber "bulk" fuel 
lines for dry rot as they can be easily and cheaply replaced. also check 
the line from the accumulator to the pump. they're not terribly 
expensive but i've only one new one from 12 different parts cars if that 
tells you how often they go bad. any sort of pressure or tweaking on old 
hoses can cause cracking and failure (think vacuum hoses in the engine 
bay). last thing i would suggest is check the accumulator itself. there 
is a screw on the back of it. if you start unscrewing it and the back of 
the accumulator becomes wet, the diaphragm inside is failing. it can 
present a non-start, vapor-lock issue and you'll not get the necessary 
gas up front (ask me how i know). just because it's wet doesn't mean it 
won't start, but just something to be aware of. lastly, if you live in 
the rust belt, you'll probably want (need) to replace the rubber mount 
on the fuel pump bracket/housing as it'll most likely separate. good luck.

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