 Draining oil from a Vellios tank?, 914-6 conversion |
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| Danny_Ocean |
 Jul 1 2007, 08:18 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States  |
I'm bringing my new 914-6 conversion ('72 2.4 T) back from the dead. Gotta change the oil. Unlike my 911, I do not see a drain plug on the Vellios tank. Do I remove the bottom hose or should I suck the oil out through the filler neck?
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| SirAndy |
Jul 1 2007, 08:22 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Danny_Ocean @ Jul 1 2007, 06:18 PM)  I'm bringing my new 914-6 conversion ('72 2.4 T) back from the dead. Gotta change the oil. Unlike my 911, I do not see a drain plug on the Vellios tank. Do I remove the bottom hose or should I suck the oil out through the filler neck? i've only done one oilchange on my six so far, but i simply disconnected the line from the tank to the engine where it attaches to the engine and drained the tank that way ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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| Danny_Ocean |
Jul 1 2007, 08:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States |
OK, thanks. Sounds messy, but I don't see any other way. Perhaps I'll pump out as much as I can, then pull the line...
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| ConeDodger |
Jul 1 2007, 10:36 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,587 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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I am told Andy's method is the right way...
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| McMark |
Jul 1 2007, 11:11 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 |
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I just had a thought though. An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/aer-fbm2259_w_m.jpg) Just buy this tee and an AN cap. Unscrew the cap to drain... |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 1 2007, 11:40 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(McMark @ Jul 1 2007, 09:11 PM) An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jul 2 2007, 12:11 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jul 1 2007, 10:11 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I just had a thought though. An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/aer-fbm2259_w_m.jpg) Just buy this tee and an AN cap. Unscrew the cap to drain... That sounds like a very good idea. I may have to look into that. If it would work it would make things much easier. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 2 2007, 08:12 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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All of the aftermarket tanks I've sold with AN fittings, I've sold with a tee and cap set up like the photo.
You don't get a lot out of the tank, but you still have to drain it. |
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| scotty |
Jul 2 2007, 10:09 AM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Yeah, it's not that messy...but removing a lower valve cover before draining the oil is!
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| Bryho |
Mar 31 2008, 08:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Frisco, Texas Member No.: 6,080 |
Has any one used the Tee fitting w/ Cap.
If yes, do you have any pics? |
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