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> 914-6 oil tanks on eBay, For you guys that like to DIY stuff
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post Sep 9 2016, 09:29 AM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 09:43 AM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 09:52 AM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 10:25 AM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 11:04 AM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 01:42 PM
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Thought about that as well
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post Sep 9 2016, 02:03 PM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ 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.


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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post Sep 9 2016, 04:54 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 9 2016, 09:04 AM) *

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.

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post Sep 9 2016, 05:01 PM
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[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.
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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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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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post Sep 9 2016, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Sep 9 2016, 01:03 PM) *

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.

You will probably have better luck with the heat exchangers. All about supply, demand and competition.
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post Sep 9 2016, 05:07 PM
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Seem strange to make them from cast AL. They must be heavy.

Brett
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post Sep 9 2016, 05:13 PM
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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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post Sep 9 2016, 06:29 PM
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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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