how do you remove the fuel tank locking ring?

[davidwort 0]

how on earth can you remove the plastic locking ring that secures the in-tank pump in place?, tried my usual heavy handed approach and it's having none of it.

Any tips welcome (there's a special VW tool for it apparently)

[Toad 0]

Blunt cold chisel and a hammer.

[davidwort 0]

cheers chap, I'll just hit it harder then :)

[Toad 0]

I must admit, my VR has fewer lugs on the ring than it was made with. :D They can be bloody tight, and they're a right turd to refit.

[davidwort 0]

well it came off fine, just wasn't sure if I'd do permanent damage whacking it :)

I sprayed some PTFE spray on the threads and it seemed to go back on really easy.

[Toad 0]

Glad it came off ok. :)