Quite the puzzle.... fun with the oil tank Options

[Scott S]

I finally got my oil tank installed last night - what a trial and error process. I had already cut the holes and did a trial fit and everything went together great. Took it all apart, painted everthing, ordered all of the needed parts from Rich Johnson and went for the final install last night. That bottom oil line was my absolute nemisis. I attached it prior to installing the tank and quickly found that if not postioned exactly right, it would interfere with anything and everything. I had the tank in and out probably 5 times, which was pretty tedious when trying not to scratch things. I think it took me nearly 3 hours to complete the install. Love the end result however (trying to pull pics off the camera right now - not sure what the issue is...)

As an FYI, I bought a "new to me" 914-6 oil filler neck/cap from Rich, as I thought the one I had was from a 911. Well, as usual, I was wrong. If anyone needs a factory oil fill/cap, I have an extra. I am sending it to Eric Shea this weekend with some other parts to have it replated, so other than the cap needing a new gasket, it will be in perfect condition. No dipstick however. I will throw a post in the classifieds as well.


(damn camera.... sorry - give a me few minutes.....)

[Gint]

Aaarrrggghhhhh... that thing sucks. You have to rotate the tank as you move it up and in with that hose installed. And there's only one sequence of moves to get it done.