Great write-up.

I did similar to my VW TDI while drilling out the check-valve flap that doubled as a gelled fuel collecting orifice. Never had a problem.

Work on fuel tanks as empty as possible! Use lots of impervious plastic area isolation and absorbent material on top.

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