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Hi all,

I have a leak from the fuel tank. It's an early tank (ONX069) and doesn't have Oops fittings. Looks like it would be a real pain to work on in situ, is it possible to remove the tank without removing the windshield and glare shield?

Thanks,
Wayne

It might be possible. I built and own an OneX. If I had to remove the tank I’d remove the wind shield and glare shield first. It will add some work up front (2 hours to 4 perhaps) but it will save you a lot of hassle as you work on the tank. Just my 2 cents.

I'm pretty much with Michael here. If the leak is at the fittings that are on the bottom rear of the tank then it's probably possible, but it won't be fun, particularly if you're not young and limber. I used to work on lots of things under dashes of cars, but I just don't contort that way anymore. Of course if you do pull the tank, you can take that opportunity to replace all of the fittings, and give the tank a good cleaning and inspection.

About 5 years ago, Wes Rangle used the opps fitting tool kit to install fittings on his Onex tank. His writeup and photos are packed with that kit if wanting it. He did have the tank removed from the plane while doing that. Kit is here, ready to ship out, but I do know someone else who wants it in a few weeks from now. If you want it, contact me by Private Message on this forum with shipping address and your direct email so I can attach instruction sheets.
David A.

Thanks for the suggestions, looks like I'll be removing the wind shield and glare shield.