I have a 2006 for 500 it flooded out here in Houston and I do not want to use the gas that is in my tank how do I remove that gas without having to take it to a auto mechanic

I replaced the fuel pump in a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport without having to remove the gas tank. Maybe you can too in your '98 Grand Cher. If your fuel pump is accessed from the upper front of the gas tank-above the rear differential-then you should be able to remove the pump with the tank in place. It was easy on that jeep of my son's, took only about an hour or two.

The old gas will cause hard starting for sure as it is 15 years old but if you don't have very much in the tank you can mix in some new gas.

very possibly as the tank is not venting properly. What ever if you cannot fix the flooding ( adjust the float level correctly) there is a fuel pressure regulator that you can buy after market from speed shops that you can fit in the line and the pressure is then regulated to prevent the carby flooding from excessive pressure in the pump and lines.

It's flooded like you say.
If it's really flooded, you'll have to remove plugs and dry them off.
Install them.
Now when you crank engine, hold gas pedal to floor.
That will stop gas from spraying into engine.
You need to get the gas out of the engine for it to start.
Crank for 20-30 seconds with pedal to floor. Do this 3 times waiting 2-3 minutes inbetween cranks.
The starter needs to cool down.
Then after that start normally and see if it will start.
Remember if it will not start after 2 attempts, then the possiblity of it flooding is there and you'll have to clear out the gas by holding the pedal to the floor again.

If the vehicle is flooding then the pressure regulator is probably bad not registering enough fuel to the system and shutting off the pump in the tank.

Pump and filter are located in the tank ( filter and regulator are piggy back on top of assembly and generally can be removed without dropping tank).Check on frame rail near l/r tire sometimes filter will be there also. Try spraying carb cleaner into the throttle body while cranking...this will verify if fuel is or isn't there... If starving for fuel it will start when spraying.

If you vehicle is hesitating like it is not getting gas and then takes off like it just got gas then you might want to try replacing your air filter first, because is your air filter is dirty than you might not be getting the oxygen you need to run smooth, this will also give you better gas milage. If it is still doing this than you might want to replace the fuel filter it could also be dirty, you may be getting more than gas at the station. Unless you have the professional tools to remove and replace the filter, you might consider paying a VW place to do it for about $99 that is parts & labor. All auto mechanics are not the same.
Good Luck, mitchell in Houston

you can unhook the fuel line and turn the key on. nearly everything will pump out the hose. there will be some left in the tank.
A fuel tank is held on with two bolts holding the ******** the tank. a ratchet wrench can take this loose. And the neck filler is held on with a hose clamp (screwdriver). Watch the fuel lines and the wiring when you unhook it.

If its a Carburator car then

1.) press the the axcellerator straight down to the board
2.) tumble a few times.. and it should start.

other possiblities besides a flooded cab is

1.) drugs from the fuel tank clogged up the lines or the carburator
thiss will happen when its running low and if the tank is rusted inside.. very hard to detect without removing the tank..

2.) the fuel pump could be clogged up as well..

The clicking sound you might be hearing could possibly be the starter.. It may not have enough power to start. Check your battery to ensure its good. if the battery is dead you may need to get it charged or get a jumper cable and a jump. but for the battery to run dry means that the alternator isnt functioning propperly. once the car is started, remove the + battery pole while the car is idling and see if it stalls or cuts off. if it does get the alternator checked... Personally i'm betting its the battery.

its probably best to get a thinner hose or give up on siphoning the gas it's not essential.