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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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 ...
Andy
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...
I am told Andy's method is the right way...
I just had a thought though.
An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'.
Just buy this tee and an AN cap.
Unscrew the cap to drain...
QUOTE(McMark @ Jul 1 2007, 09:11 PM)
An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'.
QUOTE(McMark @ Jul 1 2007, 10:11 PM)
I just had a thought though.
An AN tee would make a great 'drain plug'.
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.
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.
You don't get a lot out of the tank, but you still have to drain it.
Yeah, it's not that messy...but removing a lower valve cover before draining the oil is!
Has any one used the Tee fitting w/ Cap.
If yes, do you have any pics?
If yes, do you have any pics?
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