Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - '98 1.2 merit 8-valve drain fuel tank

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Mon 22 Sep 2008 18:19
'98 1.2 merit 8-valve drain fuel tank - brillo
Please could you tell me how to remove diesel from a corsa petrol tank-about three and a half gallons worth with little petrol already in?
I've tried using two types of syphon from a car accessory shop with no fluid coming out at all. The tank filler pipe seems very narrow and with a bend on it. Does it also have an anti-syphon valve? Can't see any drain plug under the tank.
If i manage to syphon it out do i need to do anything else like clean out fuel lines or put injector cleaner in the new tank of petrol? If so how much petrol should i refill the tank with and do i then run it or is it better to re-syphon this out also?

Thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/09/2008 at 19:17

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