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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 ![]() |
Porsche 914 914-6 Vellios Aluminum Oil Tank 2 pieces
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112103681260?euid=...p;sojTags=bu=bu |
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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 ![]() |
Even if you have the ability to do the finish maching and welding abilities to finish these, Vellios' oil tanks were reportedly quite porous and prone to leaking.
The same fellow has a bunch of 915 and 930 transmission conversion parts for sale, but they also require finish machining. |
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Village Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,653 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
The early tanks had casting issues. I had a few with tiny, and I mean tiny "holes" in the casting. It drove me nuts trying to figure out where an oil leak was coming from. Easy fix once found.
The later tanks were actually pretty nice. They used AN fittings, no oil filter console needed etc. Perfect for 914-6 conversions. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,547 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
I actually bought one of those just to have. Was looking at casting some with improvements.. My completed fabricated ones are better and lighter and larger then those tanks anyhow.. Though more expensive..
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
hmmmm, any money to be made by offering to machine and weld some up? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,547 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Thought about that as well
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,547 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
To be honest even my tanks which are priced 200 below anyone else just don't sell like hot cakes more like locally grown honey.
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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 ![]() |
The early tanks had casting issues. I had a few with tiny, and I mean tiny "holes" in the casting. It drove me nuts trying to figure out where an oil leak was coming from. Easy fix once found. The later tanks were actually pretty nice. They used AN fittings, no oil filter console needed etc. Perfect for 914-6 conversions. I'd wonder if those were QC rejects. You need to machine them (taps will run you almost $100), finish the screen and return tube, try to fix any leaks and then tig them together. A lot of work for little savings. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None ![]() |
hmmmm, any money to be made by offering to machine and weld some up? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That would be awesome if someone was to offer this service. I would probably buy one just in case. David |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
[quote name='Mark Henry' date='Sep 9 2016, 03:18 PM' post='2396162']
[quote name='Root_Werks' post='2396001' date='Sep 9 2016, 11:52 AM'] The early tanks had casting issues. I had a few with tiny, and I mean tiny "holes" in the casting. It drove me nuts trying to figure out where an oil leak was coming from. Easy fix once found. The later tanks were actually pretty nice. They used AN fittings, no oil filter console needed etc. Perfect for 914-6 conversions. [/quote] I'd wonder if those were QC rejects. You need to machine them (taps will run you almost $100), finish the screen and return tube, try to fix any leaks and then tig them together. A lot of work for little savings. [/quote I used to talk to George about his 916 / 915 conversions. During all those conversations, he never made any comments about "rejects" he had on hand If he did, I'm sure it would have popped up. All these "surplus " 915 / 916 conversion parts & oil tank were simply that. Oh yaaaa, he built my 915 / 916 tranny for me back in the day - still running strong too. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,845 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Seem strange to make them from cast AL. They must be heavy.
Brett |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,547 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Just suprised that being I have done all the work and developed lighter and larger tanks that we are even having the conversation.. I will look at what my cast tank I bought from him looks like.. I use it as a drilling guide.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,845 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I don't think he sold that many tanks. He was mostly known for his 916 kits. Wevo put an end to that.
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