I can't get the old hose off! The clamps are off, the hose can be moved down just enough to clear the top filler neck, but that leaves a lot to be desired.

Does the top filler neck need to come off? After removing the 4 screws and putting the cap back on (keeps out dirt), it will only come out about 1/4 inch. There is a rubber gasket of sorts holding it in - tight! It could be because of the liberal amount of undercoating not allowing slipage, the rubber flange appears to be thin at the bottom.

I am afraid if I manhandle the top filler hose, I might ruin the gasket. And if I manage to pull off the hose with the top in place, I will have a most difficult time putting the new hose back on.

And to think I wanted to take Xena for a spring time romp this weekend...

Klaus
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The garage floor warmed up early this Spring! I am back in business.

Question about the filler neck connector. There was about 1/4inch of putty covering the bottom clamp to the frame. I chipped most of it away, but I haven't tried to loosen the 10mm clamps yet. The bottom clamp looks great, no rust, to top clamp is in good shape. The black paint looks new, where I didn't scratch it. But there is a faint smell of gasoline.

There is a 'rubber' gasket at the bottom of the filler pipe, I assume to keep water out of the frame rail and to keep the neck from hitting same. It is pushed down in the rear, is it OK to get a pick and attempt to pull the gasket back around the neck?


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Hello,

We buy our fuel filler hose from Napa.

However, we now have to buy 2-3 feet at at time as my local Napa shop does not want to stock the hose.

We used to be able to buy just the length we needed.

So we have plenty in stock as well as the proper style of large ABA hose clamps that will not damage the hose.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502