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| wobbletop |
 Apr 19 2009, 01:08 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,335 Region Association: Canada  |
Hi all,
Just really starting to get to know my 914. Car has always smelled of gas and once my passenger complained of gas at her feet. The previous owner had removed the expansion tank and charcoal canister when he did the 3.0L swap which came with carbs. I tried to do some debugging today to figure out where the gas was coming from. Only happens (or is noticed) with a full tank. I attached some small bags to the end of the hose that used to attached to the expansion tank, and to the large tube that comes off the "scupper" around the tank filler. I noticed don't have the large hose that is in this picture that runs off the scupper. I could not find any diagrams for this line anywhere. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-378-1183570635.jpg) Where does the other end of that hose go? Anyway... after a short drive with some quick side to side transitions (like warming tires) I stopped and noticed that BOTH bags had gas in them. Is it normal for the evaporate line to have gas in it? Where could the gas from the big tube be coming from? The gas cap SEEMS to have a good seal. Also, there doesn't appear to be any gas underneath the scupper. It doesn't appear to be leaking. I also found this diagram but it doesn't show the large tube on the other side. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-104-1217472597.jpg) The two hoses that run the length of the car are still in the front trunk, but I'm not sure if they attach to anything in the engine compartment. Thanks for you help. |
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| wobbletop |
May 4 2009, 08:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,335 Region Association: Canada |
Ok, the ebay one didn't fit. Any other sources for new gas caps for this tank (71) or should I just find some rubber gasket somewhere?
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| jcambo7 |
May 4 2009, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,691 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(wobbletop @ May 4 2009, 09:26 AM)  Ok, the ebay one didn't fit. Any other sources for new gas caps for this tank (71) or should I just find some rubber gasket somewhere? Thanks. Here is a link to an exact IPB of the gas tank for 914's. The gas cap is number 6. http://www.autoatlanta.com/model/porsche-9...arts/201-00.htm Just click on the link for part 6's part number and it will give you these gas caps and prices $40 for one from Germany, $28 for a used one, $20 for one made by Auto Atlanta. |
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wobbletop Fuel tank lines Apr 19 2009, 01:08 PM
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i havent had my 914 that long, but i just ha... Apr 19 2009, 01:26 PM SirAndy
I noticed don't have the large hose that is i... Apr 19 2009, 01:40 PM McMark :agree:
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