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| Scott S |
 Feb 18 2011, 02:01 PM
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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.....) |
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 20 2011, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(Scott Schroeder @ Feb 18 2011, 12:01 PM)  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.....) I made a tool for that. This applies to those using original type 36mm fittings I got one of those blister pack tools for old beetle rear drums. It is a flat piece of steel with a 36mm hole in it. I whittled it down to it's barest size after putting a hole in it to accept a 1/2" extension. The hardest part was finding a drill for square holes.... just kidding. I filed a round hole square so that the extension would fit snugly. It a just a very big crows foot Using this I can install my tank and then attach, position and tighten the fitting in place. Now lets see if I can attach pictures. Rory (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1238.photobucket.com-5176-1298252504.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1238.photobucket.com-5176-1298252504.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1238.photobucket.com-5176-1298252505.3.jpg) |
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Scott Schroeder Quite the puzzle.... fun with the oil tank Feb 18 2011, 02:01 PM
brant that bottom line is a bugger..
and I had to pull t... Feb 18 2011, 02:04 PM Gint Aaarrrggghhhhh... that thing sucks. You have to r... Feb 18 2011, 07:35 PM moparrob Scott, while you are taking pics, would you mind t... Feb 18 2011, 09:42 PM SLITS On a 914/6 there is a bracket the hose sits in, at... Feb 18 2011, 10:03 PM brant conversions dangle: Feb 18 2011, 10:08 PM brant and: Feb 18 2011, 10:09 PM
John
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Brandt,
Where did you buy the turnbuckle... Feb 20 2011, 10:47 AM moparrob Thanks guys, dangle it shall be.
Much appreciated... Feb 18 2011, 11:13 PM kconway
I finally got my oil tank installed last night - ... Feb 20 2011, 09:48 AM echocanyons I am interested in your spare oil fill PM me with ... Feb 20 2011, 10:39 AM 9146986 I typically make two hoses for that connection, an... Feb 20 2011, 10:54 AM J P Stein I have never had the outer dog ear move. If you ha... Feb 20 2011, 10:58 AM Eric_Shea
Hello... your a "drummer". :D
(sorry... Feb 20 2011, 06:22 PM |
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