914-4 Fuel tank Removal

[wndsnd]

IS this a basic process, and or are there any tricks? I hear that a good radiator shop can clean them and check them.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Removing the fuel lines can be a bit tricky; you either get lucky and someone left you enough slack to pull the tank partway out to give you room to work from the top, or you have to work through a 6" round hole in the steering rack compartment.

Drain the tank because it's a lot easier to handle when it isn't half-full of fuel. I wound up breaking and cutting the very brittle fuel lines on mine and letting the gas run into a catch basin, but that was a huge mess. Even though I had gotten the tank down most of the way first.

You don't have to remove the front trunk lid, though some think you need the room that gives you.

It's a lot easier to control the large tank with two pairs of hands, but one pair and some scrap lumber can do the job.

Keep track of the two rubber mounts on the left and right edges. They sometimes stick, and they sometimes fall into the car.

The felt pads under the tank are good for trapping moisture and creating rust. I replaced mine with neoprene.

--DD

[wndsnd]

Thanks Dave, Looks pretty straightforward. I think what I will find is a pretty origninal set up. I need to start replacing all the fuel lines.

[RichardE]

I pulled my tank a few weeks back. I had been left plenty of slack in the flexi lines so that was a help. Really important to siphon the tank first and be sure to disconnect your battery just incase. even the dregs in the tank can make a mess.
I had minimal rust issues but decided to POR15 the inside while I was at it. The result appears to be outstanding. It is amazing stuff but there are a few tricks using it. let me know if you want some tips on the POR deal.
I think it is easier without the hood too and that is best removed with a helping hand. good luck.

[rfuerst911sc]

You might want to make an outline with tape of where the rubber side mounts are currently located. The biggest problem I had was getting the tank " seated " properly both side to side and depth wise. First time I tried to close the hood it hit the top of the evap. tank ! Had to lift the tank, lower the rubber mounts and lower the tank. Did this 2-3 times before I had it the way I wanted it. Also use new gaskets on the fuel nipples on the bottom of the tank and a new fuel sock filter. Do it all the first time you don't want to be pulling the tank out again.