 Removing 1970 914 Gas Tank |
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| ojai914 |
 Jan 8 2006, 03:24 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 8-January 06 From: Ojai, CA, 93023 Member No.: 5,388  |
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.
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| lapuwali |
Jan 8 2006, 03:32 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743  |
To remove the gas tank, jack up the front of the car and remove the pan that fits between the front suspension pieces. Above that, you'll find a large round hole on the passenger side, and through that you'll find the tank outlet and return. Undo those to drain the tank completely.
Let the front of the car down, open the front trunk, and disconnect the canister on the driver's side, the hoses from the expansion tank (around the filler neck), remove the expansion tank, and disconnect the fuel level sender connector you'll find underneath. Disconnect the hold down strap. Standing in the trunk, grasp the tank at each end and pull up. The tank isn't heavy, just big and awkward. It will resist some, as it's wedged in with soft pads. There's no need to remove the front trunk lid. |
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ojai914 Removing 1970 914 Gas Tank Jan 8 2006, 03:24 PM
McMark 1. If your paint is nice, think about taking off t... Jan 8 2006, 03:31 PM Eric_Shea Welcome.
To yank the tank you'll need to:
*T... Jan 8 2006, 03:36 PM Eric_Shea (guess I'm a slow typer) http:... Jan 8 2006, 03:37 PM McMark You have to remove the center strap before you can... Jan 8 2006, 04:00 PM r_towle and then there is the "Oh shit" method.
I was dr... Jan 8 2006, 04:28 PM swl all of the above
Based on my pull on a 73 tank th... Jan 8 2006, 05:24 PM goose2 Whether or not you drain the tank MIGHT depend on ... Jan 8 2006, 05:54 PM
70Sixter And I'd disconnect the battery to avoid any sp... Jan 9 2006, 04:25 PM |
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