Wow that was a chore. It would be easy if it were not for the elusive fourth hose.
I cannot believe some brilliant german engineer has not re designed that fitting to come into the trunk. An"S" pipe and a 90 on the tank mold and it's done.
It would be so efficient since the tank could be replaced in less than an hour from the trunk side.
I studied up and ordered parts.
Once begun I modified the procedure so that hose was the only one to test my patience.
I cut the oil filler tube.
The PVC cutters sliced it nicely.
They do not create debris that could contaminate the lubrication system.
I used industrial heat shrink when putting it back together.
The oil fill tube is an odd shape so the heat shrink conformed nicely.
I have not received any CEL's or had any vacuum type performance problems indicated in the 100 miles since the repair.
I did replace the elusive fourth hose as I cut the old one off to aid in removing the clamps and tank.
Getting the new hose on was the trying part.
I replaced many of the spring clamps as well.
I replaced the level sensor as well (since I was in there.).
As you can see I did label the tank, the hoses and the manifold so the fluids now go where they always went.
A red china marker worked very well on all of the materials.
I moved the clamshell up and out of the way to provide more access to the engine bay.
I taped padding onto sharp components that were gouging my flesh
I did a little housekeeping while I was recalculating
The tank replacement job was the PITA that has been documented,but with patience, some tools and a snifter or two of a good single malt it can be done!
Yes I will need to go to confession for the things I said about the engineer that thought this was a good design
Thanks for all the information and tips on the tank replacement.
The weather has been spectacular! Dropped the top and I'm on the road again.