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| JimVG |
 Mar 14 2025, 10:38 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 10-October 24 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 28,402 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Hello,
Can an aftermarket external oil tank be installed in the factory 6 location without removing the Type 4 engine in a 1973 914? I would like to do all the conversion work that I can before dropping the engine. Thanks! |
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 14 2025, 11:40 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,611 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Drilling the holes would be a challenge with any engine in the 914. Trying to picture a drill with that 4inch-ish hole bit leaning over into the small engine bay access.
I would rather drill the holes with engine out. |
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| mb911 |
Mar 14 2025, 07:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,523 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Mar 14 2025, 09:40 AM)  Drilling the holes would be a challenge with any engine in the 914. Trying to picture a drill with that 4inch-ish hole bit leaning over into the small engine bay access. I would rather drill the holes with engine out. Can you imagine the wrist of the person trying to punch the 4.5” hole saw through leaning over the side of the car? OP it’s not safe to punch the holes in the chassis with the engine in. |
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JimVG Oil Tank Installation for 6 Conversion Mar 14 2025, 10:38 AM
Steve
Hello,
Can an aftermarket external oil tank be i... Mar 14 2025, 11:29 AM
Robarabian I agree with Ben.... it would be dangerous to your... Mar 15 2025, 09:39 AM 930cabman I would remove the engine for easy access, did min... Mar 14 2025, 11:44 AM mepstein :agree: Pre fitting the tank really won't save... Mar 15 2025, 09:46 AM 930cabman
:agree: Pre fitting the tank really won't sav... Mar 15 2025, 11:03 AM JimVG Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated... Mar 18 2025, 09:17 AM mb911
Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated... Mar 18 2025, 10:17 AM |
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