911 oil tank in 914?, im sure its been asked before- Options

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why can't a 911 oil tank be mounted on the drivers or passenger side of a 914.Is it thicker due to the wide flares?

[BigD9146gt]

Well Eric,

I'm glad you think it looks pretty. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Well, I'm happy to inform you that your the proud owner of a first generation DWD tank. I made the first batch 100% myself. (sheer, bent, machined, threaded, sawed). I even ran the CNC for the oil filter stand plates.

The next batch is almost here, everything is CNC cut and bent, leaving just the welding and a few odd parts to manually make.

The fittings on the tank (aluminum welded rounds) are an M22x1,5 thread, which receives the two double male threaded peices. The smaller threaded fitting on the side is obviously for oil in, and the bigger threaded peice is oil out. The bottom fitting is loctited in, and does not need to be removed. The side fitting is for you to install, making my tank wider than stock with it off for installation. This tank internally is identical to the stock tank. The screen is placed in the correct spot to keep foaming down as well as being the correct size mesh( the Vellios tank mesh had 20x larger holes). Plus the tank is a pound lighter than the stock tank, and holds more oil.

If you have any other questions, feel free to call me on my cell 408.691.3689.

Here is the instructions that i include with the tanks:

DWD-GPR 914-6 Aluminum Oil Tank *PLEASE READ FIRST*

The instillation of the oil tank is almost identical to the instillation of a factory 914-6 oil tank. The differences made to the tank are to give it more volume over stock.

· Cover the oil filler neck tube and oil breather tube prior to putting tank in wheel well. This will keep any dirt stuck on the sides from falling into the tank via the holes during instillation. Tape will work, just make sure its secure and won’t rip until the tank is in place.

· The two studs that hold the stock tank to the firewall are now bolts that thread into the tank. What I have found to work the best is to place the two clear plastic washers on either side of the firewall with the new bolts holding them in place. Then, when the tank is positioned, push bolts to the tank and start threading. It may take a few minutes to find the bolt hole while shifting the tank around slightly.

· The oil mount on the bottom of the tank is assembled during production, there is no need to take it off. The side oil hose mount which receives oil from the engine needs to be removed to make the instillation of the tank easier. Once the tank is mounted and both bolts holding it securely, thread in the double male fitting in. You can use a thread sealant, or blue loctite. USING RED LOCTITE WILL VOID WARRANTEE!

· ALWAYS use a wrench to secure oil fitting on the tank while tightening oil lines. This will keep the fitting to oil tank threads from stripping.

· Tools you will need:
1. 13mm wrench
2. Screw driver, Phillips and slotted
3. 27mm wrench
4. 32mm wrench
5. 36mm wrench
6. 5mm hex key

· As for the holes to be drilled in the firewall, we suggest drilling them as big as possible to the diameter of the pre-stamped section using bi-metal hole-saws. We Use the fallowing hole saws for our installations; Oil filler neck: 2 7/8”(73mm), Oil breather tube: 2” (50mm), Oil filter stand: 4” (100mm), Oil IN (on firewall): 2” (50mm), Oil IN (under engine compartment shelf, no hole pre-stamped on ’73>): 1 ¾”(45mm).


Thank you for your order. For technical assistance please email us at info@gprparts.com or call us M-F 8am to 5pm PST 800.321.5432.

And a few pics for the rest of you...
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