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Best way to remove the gas tank? |
Irish914 |
Nov 20 2012, 08:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 26-February 12 From: Stockton, Ca Member No.: 14,179 Region Association: Central California |
Hey guys its been a while since ive been on here. I havnt had a whole lot of motivation to work on my 72 914 . I'm wanting to remove the gas tank here soon and know how to do it. However im just curious of the various different ways much smarter members have to removing the tank. Plus im not trying to make a mess. Tank should be empty but is too rusted to be saved.
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Eric_Shea |
Nov 20 2012, 08:35 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A screwdriver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
A big one for the top and a smaller one to get at the fuel line clamps underneath. If you have a front suspension pan, remove it and reach in the hole to access the fuel lines. Then pull the tank from above. |
ConeDodger |
Nov 20 2012, 08:37 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,613 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Sorry. You are the smartest member here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Seriously, drain. Unscrew the strap. Pick it up using two people tilting it to get at and cut the lines. |
McMark |
Nov 20 2012, 08:59 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Yeah, but the trick is getting to the moronically place fuel level sender plug. If it's an 70-74 tank, remove the two M6 bolts on either side. If it's a later tank, you have to pull the whole friggin filler neck.
Since it's an early tank, you got it easy. |
VaccaRabite |
Nov 20 2012, 09:20 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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moronically placed is right. At least they could have put a molex connector there. Zach |
stugray |
Nov 20 2012, 10:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
One hint that I learned by experience: DO NOT use an incandescent work light with no bulb guard under a car when removing the gas tank.
I removed a tank that I SWORE was empty in the dark. After it covered me and all my tools in gas while under the car, I looked over and saw gas dripping right on the worklight. If it had popped, I would have been a human torch under the car. Another good one - when the battery is in a race car right next to the fuel cell, disconnect the battery charger before topping off with race fuel. Dumping race fuel into a running battery charger = "not a good idea".... The "Hibachi incident" is yet another story..... Stu |
76-914 |
Nov 21 2012, 09:28 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I've yet to crawl under to remove a tank in either my early or late 914. Guess I'm just lazy. Siphon out as much as possible. Remove the strap, filler neck and vent hoses, remove rubber support horns from the sides, lift right side up enough to reach beneath the tank, remove hose clamps, lift tank with the right side elevated to prevent the remaining fuel in the tank from pouring out the openings. The first couple of times requires substantial cussing. After that it is a 20-30 min job.
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Chris Pincetich |
Nov 21 2012, 02:04 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
If you're lucky, someone may have replaced those bottom fuel lines w longer ones, allowing you to pull the tank up and out pretty far, prop it securely, and reach down to cut or clamp/cut those hoses.
When you re-install, add the longer length hoses but be sure they coil properly w/o kinks when you lower the tank back in. Credit this tip to McMark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 21 2012, 02:42 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
If the clamps are properly positioned, the hoses can be removed from the two tank hard lines thru the hole under the tank that is accessed by removing the rack cover. A 7 mm gear wrench makes it easy. A hose that's to long is easy to kink when dropping the tank back in. I've replaced both hoses from the tank lines to the tunnel lines thru that hole. Just takes little patience
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Drums66 |
Nov 21 2012, 03:20 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've yet to crawl under to remove a tank in either my early or late 914. Guess I'm just lazy. Siphon out as much as possible. Remove the strap, filler neck and vent hoses, remove rubber support horns from the sides, lift right side up enough to reach beneath the tank, remove hose clamps, lift tank with the right side elevated to prevent the remaining fuel in the tank from pouring out the openings. The first couple of times requires substantial cussing. After that it is a 20-30 min job. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 21 2012, 03:25 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I've yet to crawl under to remove a tank in either my early or late 914. Guess I'm just lazy. Siphon out as much as possible. Remove the strap, filler neck and vent hoses, remove rubber support horns from the sides, lift right side up enough to reach beneath the tank, remove hose clamps, lift tank with the right side elevated to prevent the remaining fuel in the tank from pouring out the openings. The first couple of times requires substantial cussing. After that it is a 20-30 min job. Why do you quote a previous post with no added comment? Am I missing something? |
Drums66 |
Nov 21 2012, 04:51 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
..I will not fight......I will not fight..I will not fight...I will not.............
HAPPY...THANKSGIVING....EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 21 2012, 05:37 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Easy dude. Not trying to start a fight. I'm serious. I don't understand. Slpain please.
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Eric_Shea |
Nov 21 2012, 06:15 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Drums66 |
Nov 21 2012, 07:12 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
...Alright fellas, I perform that particular job the exact same way as "quote"
give or take a curse word....when I install a "quote" instead of a drawnout explaination, I thought it would "go without saying" "I too have never laid on my back to perform that job" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)(sorry to disappoint you Cabinet man) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 21 2012, 07:44 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Well ok then. Using a quote means you agree with the qoutee. I'll try to remember that. I guess I'm just used to the smilies you like to use. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I must admit, I don't do it on my back either. I ue my lift. Hope your not too disappointed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
76-914 |
Nov 25 2012, 09:03 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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Sleepin |
Nov 25 2012, 10:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I wouldn't use those long self-tappers for the fuel pump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) That looks like a disaster waiting to happen....Just IMO
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Kraftwerk |
Nov 26 2012, 08:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
^ yes! I agree with Eric, please trim those self tapers flush. or switch out with nuts and bolts. Round head inside.
I am also removing my tank this week, so this discussion is helpful. |
76-914 |
Nov 26 2012, 09:04 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
They are there to stab any fricken mice that might choose that path. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Eric, you have a 75-76. Check it out....plenty of room for the screws. The pump body is wider than the screws but thx for looking out for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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