 914-6 oil tank removal Help! Job from hell! |
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| lostreasure |
 Dec 11 2014, 12:08 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 24-June 13 From: new jersey Member No.: 16,048 Region Association: None  |
Wow any tricks getting it out? all lines removed but still not enough room to pull out from quater panel-Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 11 2014, 12:10 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
You do have the oil filter console off...right?
It's held on with allen bolts. |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Dec 11 2014, 12:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,681 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 10:10 AM)  You do have the oil filter console off...right? It's held on with allen bolts. +1 Remove the filter console, tap tap, slide out, ez job ! |
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 11 2014, 01:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd recommend doing something to close off the openings while removal or installation so dirt doesn't drop into the tank.
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| toolguy |
Dec 11 2014, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California 
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It's not an easy job but it will slide out when all the stars are aligned. .IIRC, it involved rotating the
tank and sliding as well . . hardest part is the 3 retaining studs sticking. . I placed a very thin sheet of heavy duty vinyl between the fender and both the tank sides to facilitate easier sliding. . |
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| Luke M |
Dec 11 2014, 08:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States
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Also don't forget the jam nut at the lower fitting.
(in red circle on pic) When I removed my oil tank from my factory 6 it had one on it. Attached image(s) 
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| 6freak |
Dec 12 2014, 08:44 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
loosen rocker panel and prop it out with a small piece of wood or something ,that give you the extra 1" you need .its not hard but it does have to be in just the right position..
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| lostreasure |
Dec 12 2014, 01:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 24-June 13 From: new jersey Member No.: 16,048 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the help! Im going to give it another try this weekend! This had to be a afterthought for the 914 lol
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| lostreasure |
Dec 12 2014, 04:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 24-June 13 From: new jersey Member No.: 16,048 Region Association: None |
Do the retaining studs need to be removed?
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| toolguy |
Dec 12 2014, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(lostreasure @ Dec 12 2014, 02:10 PM) Do the retaining studs need to be removed? They are made into the tank. . not removable |
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| patssle |
Dec 12 2014, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
Thankfully I got the Vellios tank for my conversion - no studs. It was very easy to put in!
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| vintage914racer |
Dec 13 2014, 01:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Minneapolis, MN Member No.: 1,473 |
I just installed mine. Remove the oil filter console and it should be significantly easier
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| gms |
Dec 13 2014, 01:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Put flares on the car and it goes much easier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| brp986s |
Dec 13 2014, 01:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
The real job from hell is putting it back in. Due to the wide construction tolerances of the time, the tank can get wedged and stuck between the qtr and the body as you try to install it. And I don't recommend using a finger as a forward guide to locate the hole in the body for the breather spout. Your finger and the spout can actually occupy the hole at the same time, but not comfortably. I mean, so I'm told. Not me, ofcourse.
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| lostreasure |
Dec 13 2014, 07:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 24-June 13 From: new jersey Member No.: 16,048 Region Association: None |
Wow -not looking forward to putting it back in! Thanks again
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