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> 914/6 oil tank, Just thinking
r_towle
post Oct 14 2009, 07:11 PM
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What are the options for oil tanks?
New, used?
Who sells the new ones, and how much?

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post Oct 14 2009, 07:48 PM
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post Oct 14 2009, 07:58 PM
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I don't know if Don Welch is still making tanks or not, but that's probably the best way to go on a non concours car. Not to say his tanks aren't nice, they are. I want to say he had a filler neck and filter console that went with it too. I think the total was $950 for the tank/filler neck/filter console package. You can still use the factory filter console boot and nylon tank spacers.

Velios used to make a cast aluminum tank, it's heavy and I had about a 25% leak ratio on the ones I sold. I don't think Velios is even in business anymore, even if he was I personally wouldn't buy anything from him.

The last factory tank I got was over a grand, and then you've got to get all the ancillaries. I'd say budget about $1100-$1200 to go that way.

The factory boot with clip and the nylon spacers will run around $60 IIRC.
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post Oct 14 2009, 08:33 PM
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I thought Rich Johnson had them

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post Oct 14 2009, 08:37 PM
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Sorry, could you post a few pics of all these parts you are talking about?

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post Oct 14 2009, 08:48 PM
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don now lives in Australia, and i am not sure if he has found a machine shop to make them there.
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post Oct 14 2009, 08:54 PM
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Peterson tank in the front trunk ... $400

911 tank cut into rear trunk ... Reasonably cheap

Stock tank ... $1.1K new, $800 used

Custom made ... have no idea

Add in for lines and fittings for all .

The engine doesn't give a shit where the tank is or what it is as long as the suction of the oil pump on a six is flooded at all times (height of oil level above pump, volume of oil and diameter of supply line.

Purists & pinky lifters will frown upon you for anything but stock!!
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post Oct 14 2009, 08:55 PM
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Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975

aasesales.com
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post Oct 14 2009, 08:57 PM
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I bought a new OEM unit from Rich Johnson. $950-ish. No pics. It looks like a brand new factory tank.
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post Oct 14 2009, 08:58 PM
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Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975

aasesales.com


Dave hid a buncha good shit when they closed the junkyard.
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post Oct 14 2009, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 14 2009, 10:58 PM) *

QUOTE(MDG @ Oct 14 2009, 07:55 PM) *

Aase Bros. have a NOS tank on their site for $975

aasesales.com


Dave hid a buncha good shit when they closed the junkyard.


I've bought a few things from them; all as advertised.
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post Oct 14 2009, 09:11 PM
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if i only got off my ass, i would like to make them, and call them Easton's tanks
they would be modified from an original, with more volume and a better filling spout
but i need to get moving on it
we need a smiley with me and a fire under my ass
been thinkin about this for a while
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post Oct 14 2009, 11:31 PM
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I saw an aluminum repro tank on the Mittelmotor web site the other day. The info was sparse but it may be worth investigating also.

Years ago I found my NOS factory tank on ebay for a sweet price. The bonus was that the guy actually lived 1/2 mile from me so I picked it up in person and met another 914 fan in the neighborhood. I doubt they are as easy to find at less than full $$$$ these days.
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post Oct 15 2009, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 14 2009, 06:11 PM) *

So,

What are the options for oil tanks?
New, used?
Who sells the new ones, and how much?

Rich

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post Oct 15 2009, 10:00 AM
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Patrick sells a repro. About $1k fully outfitted (filler neck, filter console, etc.).

http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/434/
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post Oct 15 2009, 08:43 PM
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I should have the original tank, Rich Johnson oil lines, console with new o-ring, bolts and washers setting in my parts bin not being used. If you are interested in them, I could get them out of the sorage before the snow season. Right now I am in California and will be home after Monday, Oct. 19th.

Do not have any idea on pricing or shipping costs.

Need to clean out all the Porsche items I am not using.

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post Oct 15 2009, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Oct 14 2009, 05:58 PM) *

I don't know if Don Welch is still making tanks or not, but that's probably the best way to go on a non concours car. Not to say his tanks aren't nice, they are. I want to say he had a filler neck and filter console that went with it too.

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I have one of Don's tanks with filler neck and all.

Great product, great quality!
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PS: They're still listed here, not sure about availability: http://rebelracingproducts.com/EngineRelated.html

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post Oct 15 2009, 09:21 PM
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When I finally had the funds I purchased one of Don's tanks, like Andy pictured. The only place I could find it was at Patrick. It is a very nice piece!
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post Oct 15 2009, 09:34 PM
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I did a group buy here on the last of Don's tanks about a year ago. I'm not sure if Clint at Rebel has a tank or two left but I doubt it. Patrick Motorsports made a run of them after Don left, I haven't seen one in person but they're probably quite nice. Don isn't sure if he'll make tanks again, even though they're expensive he wasn't exactly getting rich on them. I helped him make a run of 20 or so once and there is a looooot of labor involved. They look simpler than they are.
I have a bunch of oil filter stands left over from Don's tanks, brand new anodized with an O ring and mounting hardware. PM me if you need any if you decide to make tanks or whatever. Fire sale prices!
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post Oct 15 2009, 11:22 PM
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Oct 14 2009, 06:58 PM) *

Velios used to make a cast aluminum tank, it's heavy and I had about a 25% leak ratio on the ones I sold.


Think "rust prevention" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Mine doesn't leak, but the big issue I had early on with mine was figuring out "how much oil" was too much ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) = more rust prevention) -- I have *that* figured out now!

That pictured tank is a work of art -- I love the fill pipe...is that copper anodized?
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