[Voyager]

I'm finding conflicting information online, maybe someone knowledgeable knows if a 2008 Solstice GXP has an anti-siphon screen going to the gas tank? Thank you.

 

[JohnWR]

I'm finding conflicting information online, maybe someone knowledgeable knows if a 2008 Solstice GXP has an anti-siphon screen going to the gas tank? Thank you.

There is a check valve at the bottom of the filler tube that is intended to prevent loss of fuel through the filler in the event of collision or rollover. I do not know if it will prevent siphoning fuel.

 

[Voyager]

Thanks John, that's what I was thinking as well. I'll find out soon enough when I dive into it this weekend.

 

[JohnWR]

Thanks John, that's what I was thinking as well. I'll find out soon enough when I dive into it this weekend.

Are you having a particular problem?

 

[Voyager]

Are you having a particular problem?

The car is being picked up for trailer transport but tank is too full. It's in someone else's hands at this point and I hoped to advise.

 

[JohnWR]

The car is being picked up for trailer transport but tank is too full. It's in someone else's hands at this point and I hoped to advise.

The only advice I can give is to try it.

 

[agent008]

you could drain it using the fuel pump? Just am not sure where would be the best place to disconnect the fuel line.

 

[BrokeGarageRoadster]

disconnect from the fuel rail, make sure you have something handy to jump the car off since this will drain it, but after disconnecting put disconnected hose end into a bucket, turn ignition on but do not crank, the system will try to prime the line and activate the fuel pump for a bit, let it squirt some out turn car off then back on until desired amount is drained. This meathod works on 2.4's I have no clue if it will work for a gxp since they have a high pressure pump driven by the intake cam due to direct injection.

 

[JohnWR]

This likely comes far too late for the OP, but I finally got access to the service manual.

1. Remove the fuel fill cap
2. Install J 42960-2 Fuel Flapper Door Holder
3. Lubricate the J 45004 Fuel Drain Hose with J 36850 Transjet Lubricant
4. Insert the hose through the filler hose until it reaches the bottom of the tank
5. Use a hand or air operated pump to remove the fuel.

 

[Wunderkind]

Cool looks like you can pump out the gas. But can one substitute the J xxxxx parts?

 

[JohnWR]

Cool looks like you can pump out the gas. But can one substitute the J xxxxx parts?

I don't see why not. Some cars don't even have the flapper door, so that eliminates one.