Removing 1970 914 Gas Tank Options

[ojai914]

Hello. I just purchased a 1970 914-4 and it isn't running right now. I'm going to run a compression test but first I'm draining the gas and oil. I already drained the oil, but now I need to get the gas tank out of the car and disconnect all of the fuel lines. Does anyone have experience with this? Also, I've heard that 914s often suck valves when they go. Is this true? What are some other things I should check for to make it run? Thanks a lot, and by the way, this looks like a great resource as I try to restore my first Porsche.

[McMark]

1. If your paint is nice, think about taking off the front hood.
2. Undo the center strap with a large flat screwdriver.
3. Remove the expansion tank. There is one 6x1 (10mm) bolt near the washer bottle, and one 6x1 (10mm) bolt right where the center strap was. Pull the tank towards the front of the car.
4. If your charcoal canister is connected (drivers side) undo the hoses.
5. Have a friend help you lift the tank out. This is where you might scratch the inside of the front hood. If you leave the hood on have some towels ready to cushion where it might hit, specifically the filler surround.
6. Usually there is enough hose to set the drivers side end of the tank into the front trunk while the passengers side end of the tank sticks up in the air.