I've read that the exhaust and fuel tank have to be removed to replace this $9 fuel flapper valve and Ford apparently charges $300-$400 for the repair. Is it really all that hard for us weekend mechanics to do? I would think that with a nearly empty tank it wouldn't be all that heavy and I've replaced my entire exhaust system, struts, springs, etc., on my own. Any special tools involved in doing this? I don't mind laying on my back for a few hours if it saves me $400.
It takes me 7 minutes or more to fill my 98 Mystique tank verrrry slowly and it's getting irritating.
Jeff
