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| DennisV |
  Sep 17 2025, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 724 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California 
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Is there anything that I should give attention while the fuel tank is out?
I have already:
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. |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Sep 18 2025, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Coastal Delaware Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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A couple of years ago, I replaced my tank with a new Dansk tank and did everything everyone above mentioned, including the fresh air box. It's a tricky job (best if you have an extra set of hands or two), but there are a few helpful videos on YouTube and posts here on 914 world that will help.
ALSO, your wiper assembly and motor sit behind the fresh air box. That assembly is supported by a rubber foot/isolator that has a bolt running through it and it mounts to the firewall. One nut you'll be able to access from the frunk and the other you can access in the cabin (you have to pull out your speedo to best access that nut). If that rubber foot on your wiper assembly has never been replaced, it is likely falling apart and will eventually lead to your wipers failing. Definitely inspect that foot and replace it if it looks old (while you're in there). My wipers were failing and it turned out it was the isolator rubber has disintegrated and the metal bolt then snapped. Here's the part: https://914rubber.com/windshield-wiper-offset-isolator  |
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DennisV Fuel Tank - While It's Out Sep 17 2025, 01:55 PM
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Did you replace old fuel lines that go through th... Sep 17 2025, 03:31 PM hndyhrr
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[quote name='DennisV' post='3224549' date='Sep 17... Sep 18 2025, 11:32 AM Craigers17 Not trying to nit pick because you have a beautifu... Sep 17 2025, 03:29 PM DennisV
Not trying to nit pick because you have a beautif... Sep 17 2025, 03:39 PM Ishley There is a drain at the bottom of the gas hole. M... Sep 17 2025, 07:27 PM Dave_Darling Yup, replace the felt pads that the tank rests on.... Sep 18 2025, 12:50 AM DennisV
There is a drain at the bottom of the gas hole. ... Sep 18 2025, 09:01 AM bdstone914 Check to see that the fresh air fan and wiper asse... Sep 18 2025, 03:12 AM |
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