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.

[swl]

all of the above

Based on my pull on a 73 tank the stock hose is not long enough to get it into the trunk. We had to hold up the passenger side keeping the drivers side low so the fuel didn't spill then cut the fuel lines. The clamps were siezed and even once it was out the rubber was so hard that it had to be cut off. So be prepared to replace those hoses. Depending on how long the car has been sitting you may have to either clean out or replace the lines back to the rear. BTW - Eric and James' method of removing the suspension shield avoids all the problems with trying to lift the tank with the hoses in place. If you don't have a helper that is the only way of getting it out without lots of cursing.

If you don't already have one get a Haynes manual. The folks here are great but the manual will give you something you can take out to the garage with you.