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About Todd Puccio
Expertise
General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.

Experience
Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system. I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership. Organazations: ASE master techncian Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree 2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian

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Pontiac Repair - Removing a gas tank 2002 pontiac sunfire

Expert: Todd Puccio - 10/23/2009

Question
I have taken all of the hoses lines and electrical plugs loose. I loosened the bolts from the tank hangers and yet the tank seems to be held from the top? My haynes manual says to drop the exhaust hanger and muffler but there's about 2-3 inches between the tailpipe and the tank. It should drop. I pulled the rear seat looking for the "Magnets"lol but there's nothing coming thru the floorboard except the seatbelt bolts. Does the tank have retainers above that Haynes doesn't know about?

Answer
Hi Gary:
Yes you have to drop the exhaust down and it's still a tight fit. You alos have to remove the heat shild between the pipe and the tank that is in the way as well. It will come out thne. Sometimes they need a "Gentle" pry down but be care ful the pant is only made of plastic. Ther are foam insulators that go inbetween the tank and the body and they stick to the body and hold the tank up from time to time. Good luck :)

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