Fuel Tank - While It's Out Options

[DennisV]

Is there anything that I should give attention while the fuel tank is out?

I have already:

• Rebuilt and installed steering rack
• Replaced lines to brake master cylinder
• New fuel sock / screen
• New gaskets for fuel pipes

Does the box in top center of photo, which I believe is the Fresh air inlet box, need anything and does the fuel tank need to be out to do it?


Our car is a 1970 914-6. My understanding is charcoal canister didn't appear until later.

Tips on installing the fuel hose to lines so I don't end up with a leak?

Thank you.

[Craigers17]

Not trying to nit pick because you have a beautiful car, but is it possible that you have small issue on passenger side corner of that firewall. Looks like it could use some welding and seam sealer? Or maybe it's just the camera making things look a little off. Seems like you have most the bases covered on things to do when the tank is out. As previously mentioned, might want to address the fresh air box/fan while you're in there.

Fair warning, the plastic air box can be brittle in spots, so if you do open it, do it with care.

[DennisV]

Not trying to nit pick because you have a beautiful car, but is it possible that you have small issue on passenger side corner of that firewall. Looks like it could use some welding and seam sealer? Or maybe it's just the camera making things look a little off.

Pick-away. The car had some questionable attention from a previous owner. The rust colored primer appears to have been part of a Rust-buster treatment the car got at one stage.

I have avoided restoring, but have been refurbishing what I've needed to touch to get it running and for safety.

Here's a better shot of that corner. You can see where I welded closed the holes from the incorrect sway bar that was installed with screws. My welding clearly still needs practice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)