1980 rx7 gas tank????

codysa22c · 07-22-2010, 10:55 PM

does a 1980 rx7 have a drain plug on the tank?????? if so where is it at

Kentetsu · 07-23-2010, 01:16 AM

Sorry, but you're outta luck there. I don't think they added them until 84-85.

Basically, you have three choices:

1. Remove the gas tank and dump it out. This has the added benefit of allowing you to clean the tank (possibly take it to a radiator shop to have it boiled and sealed, not too expensive) while you have it out. You can also clean up any rust spots and undercoat it to help it last a bit longer.

2. Remove the fuel line from the carb, aim it toward a bucket, and let the pump run the gas out.

3. Bust out the garden hose and try to siphon the gas out without swallowing/inhaling any of it (I don't personally recommend this route).

Good luck man.

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RX-7 Chris · 07-29-2010, 03:33 PM

As far as I know they added the drain in '81

bailing · 07-29-2010, 08:40 PM

Is it true?

07-22-2010, 10:55 PM	#1
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Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	Sorry, but you're outta luck there. I don't think they added them until 84-85. Basically, you have three choices: 1. Remove the gas tank and dump it out. This has the added benefit of allowing you to clean the tank (possibly take it to a radiator shop to have it boiled and sealed, not too expensive) while you have it out. You can also clean up any rust spots and undercoat it to help it last a bit longer. 2. Remove the fuel line from the carb, aim it toward a bucket, and let the pump run the gas out. 3. Bust out the garden hose and try to siphon the gas out without swallowing/inhaling any of it (I don't personally recommend this route). Good luck man. . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

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07-29-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
RX-7 Chris Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (2) Posts: 132 Rep Power: 17	As far as I know they added the drain in '81

07-29-2010, 08:40 PM	#4
bailing The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: hi-tech zone of Zhengzhou, Henan province, China. iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Is it true?