Question about the Fuel Screen (bottom of tank) - is there any gasket?

[Tidybuoy]

I was thinking that since my tank is about empty, I might pull out the fuel screen and clean it as well as rince the tank with clean fuel.

I'm wondering if the screen has any type of gasket or needs any sealent when putting it all back together as I want this to be a quick and simple project.

Any advice would be appreciated.................Vern

[Bob Kontak]

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 911-201-143-00-OEM

No goop needed.

[Tidybuoy]

Thank you! I suppose I should have looked that up, I usually do.

Vern

[scotricker]

You can make a big size hex end wrench with a big bolt and nut. I think it's 22mm but go measure first, then get a cheap bolt at the hardware store.

I then put two nuts on it (locked together) to get a grip with a wrench. Worked great.

[BoxsterGT]

There is a crush washer needed, much like one used with the oil drain plug. I think either Aluminum or Copper would work.

Len

[Jim Sims]

"There is a crush washer needed, much like one used with the oil drain plug. I think either Aluminum or Copper would work."

I don't think so. The filters I've removed have a rubber o-ring as the sealing "gasket" and if you order a new "gasket or seal" from Porsche using the PN from the catalog you receive a rubber o-ring.

[BoxsterGT]

Thanks for that info.

I seem to rember finding a crush washer with my 72, but memory is the 2nd thing to go.

Len

[frankc]

Originally Posted by scotricker

You can make a big size hex end wrench with a big bolt and nut. I think it's 22mm but go measure first, then get a cheap bolt at the hardware store.

I was not able to find a bolt with the correct size head to fit the tank plug, then I read somewhere that the top end of a spark plug socket fits perfectly, and it does. I was then able to find a bolt that fit in the socket and use the method described above.

[BoxsterGT]

Great idea! Just turn the socket around and put a extension thru the other way, then no need for a nut or bolt.

Cheers,

Len

[db_cooper]

If your going to do the good thing and drain the tank..go ahead and replace the filter too. Its only about $40. Best do it while the part is available. Save your old one as a back up.

20-30 years on the in-tank filter is enough.

[frankc]

Originally Posted by BoxsterGT

Great idea! Just turn the socket around and put a extension thru the other way, then no need for a nut or bolt.

Now that I think about it, that is exactly what I did (it's been a few years). You have to push the extension through the foam inside the socket used to retain the spark plug, but no big deal.