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Adam_B

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9th May 07 at 13:11

corsa b, preferably without making any extra holes in it

Robin

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9th May 07 at 13:24

Use the pump to pump it out.

valverguy

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9th May 07 at 13:25

dependin on how much is in there. If there is under half a tank just be carefull and drop the tank and drain it afterwards this is assuming your taking the tank out. other wise get some garden pipe nice n long and get it to the bottom of your tank. suck the pipe untill the petrol touches your lips then it will just flow out due to the suction straight into a jerry can you have to hand. do not drink any petrol lol. u wont feel to good.

Kurt

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9th May 07 at 13:28

i was gonna suggest a pick axe to the lowest corner but then i read no extra holes

Corsa E-Tec

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9th May 07 at 13:31

i got these syphon pumps from a place called QD. cost a pound.

i'll see if i can find them.

Vaux Lad

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9th May 07 at 13:33

Just put 12v to the pump and it'll pump straight out the supply line....

Corsa E-Tec

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9th May 07 at 13:33

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/Product.asp?iProductID=26185

Adam_B

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9th May 07 at 13:33

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Use the pump to pump it out.

if i just put the battery across the pump terminals will that work?

Corsa E-Tec

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9th May 07 at 13:34

this is what i brough, £2 here

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/Product.asp?iProductID=27664

Robin

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9th May 07 at 13:35

Should do.

Might want to try it first off the tank though, you wouldn't want it catching fire

Robin

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9th May 07 at 13:35

I thought it was a syphon proof tank.

In that case, just use some hose and syphon it out.

Vaux Lad

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9th May 07 at 13:40

quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Use the pump to pump it out.

if i just put the battery across the pump terminals will that work?

Yep

Ben ev

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9th May 07 at 14:57

transplant a c20let and it will drain on a daily basis. not funny @ 1£/litre

mattievRS

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9th May 07 at 15:17