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JM 35 Sedan · 02-25-2011, 04:18 PM

There is a threaded sleeve over the filler neck with a bunch of holes towards the outer end. These holes are intended for the use of a spanner wrench that will hopefully allow you to turn that sleeve and remove the filler neck. You want to spray generous amounts of a good penetrating oil (Kroil, PB Blaster, etc.) in the area where this sleeve threads into the tank maybe a day or two before you try to turn it. It can be a real PITA to get that sleeve and neck off in some cases. Just have patience and let the penetrating oil do it's job before putting the mussel to it.

Note that there is a lead washer inside the threaded opening sandwiched between the end of the sleeve and a flange inside the tank. You will want to replace this with a new lead seal washer when you put your tank back in.

PS.....I like your phaeton! Can you post some additional pictures and give us some history on this car? Maybe you have already done this and I just missed seeing it. Thank you
PSS....just found more pics on the "let's see your '35 post" but no history.

02-25-2011, 04:18 PM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: 35 fuel tank removal There is a threaded sleeve over the filler neck with a bunch of holes towards the outer end. These holes are intended for the use of a spanner wrench that will hopefully allow you to turn that sleeve and remove the filler neck. You want to spray generous amounts of a good penetrating oil (Kroil, PB Blaster, etc.) in the area where this sleeve threads into the tank maybe a day or two before you try to turn it. It can be a real PITA to get that sleeve and neck off in some cases. Just have patience and let the penetrating oil do it's job before putting the mussel to it. Note that there is a lead washer inside the threaded opening sandwiched between the end of the sleeve and a flange inside the tank. You will want to replace this with a new lead seal washer when you put your tank back in. PS.....I like your phaeton! Can you post some additional pictures and give us some history on this car? Maybe you have already done this and I just missed seeing it. Thank you PSS....just found more pics on the "let's see your '35 post" but no history. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 02-25-2011 at 04:45 PM.