 Fuel Tank Removal, did I forget something? |
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| jr91472 |
 Aug 4 2004, 06:51 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..."  Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437  |
Two weeks ago I removed my gas tank to repair a small leak. This was surprisingly easy using the Technical Article on Pelican.
I have only driven the car once since then to verify that everything was back in order as I have other work going on. Yesterday, I got back under the front and removed the gravel guard to make sure none of my new lines were leaking, etc. The lines and clamps looked great, but there is some dampness on the fittings to the bottom of the tank. Not enough to actually drip, just wet (definitely gas). Note, not a single drop of gas has appeared on the floor. Was I suppose to do anything special to those fittings? I am referring to the metal lines that come out of the tank. All I did was remove and clean. Was suprised that there weren't any type of rubber gaskets, etc. I have never even seen those fittings for sale anywhere. Anyone else experienced this? Is this something do worry about? thanks JR |
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| davep |
Aug 4 2004, 07:15 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
I believe this has been discussed at length in other threads. It might be useful to do a search on fuel tank.
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| JWest |
Aug 4 2004, 07:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None 
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There is supposed to be a fiber gasket on the fittings. You may have to get it from the dealer.
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| jr91472 |
Aug 4 2004, 11:13 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
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| Ctrout |
Aug 4 2004, 07:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 20-May 04 From: Mountain Home, ID. Member No.: 2,091 |
I'm having the same issue right now only this will be my third removal in three weeks. I found part numbers though. gasket 914 201 147 10 gasket 311 201 235 A.
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| jr91472 |
Aug 4 2004, 07:08 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Thanks Ctrout,
I found those p/n today as well, but also found that Porsche no longer supplies them. I fear we are in uncharted territory. Will keep you posted on my findings. Anyone else out there know where these o-rings/gaskets/seals can be obtained? BTW: my understanding is that the -710 number is for the 9mm line and the -235A is for the 7mm line. thanks again JR (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| McMark |
Aug 4 2004, 07:38 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Check a VW dealer/ parts house, they have the screen. Maybe they have the gaskets.
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| DuckRyder |
Aug 4 2004, 07:43 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
I had this same problem,
IIRC I ended up using some aluminum crush washers from the hardware store. |
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