Main difference here is that as you walked through our diner we kept telling you the mens room is on the right.

I'm all done criticizing, this will be fun to watch and others may learn something if you post plenty of pictures.

Michael, we are on completely on different planes of thought, simply completely different levels of problem solving. I'm not saying you are right or wrong, but it is clear that, if given a problem to solve, we would both be able to solve it, but perhaps not in the same way.

It appears the same with most others here on the forum. Certainly not good or bad, just different.

You even missed the point of my bathroom analogy. I wasn't saying there was a problem with using the woman's bathroom, I was saying there was a problem with how horrified everyone was that I did so.

The fuel tank fix I did is well done, safe, professional, albeit outside the box. It is a good fix. I have zero concerns for its' safety or reliability, as I matched adhesives with the tank's materials, prepped everything, etc. It's probably stronger than the original. Sure, I could have purchased a new/used tank for $1000, but that would be a waste of money.

In another thread I talked about how I restored the fuse/relay block, and people went apoplectic on how it will never last, it won't work, it will fail. I wanted to post pics beginning to end with that, with acid wash, alkali rinse, dielectric grease connections, etc, but it appears that this forum is of the "buy it new" mentality. That's fine, but that ain't me - which is why I feel/felt I am on the wrong forum. I don't know of other 928 forums, I was just stating that perhaps I do not share the same attitudes with others here.

I came here for help – I've received it, and wanted to share in return. These forums have some great ideas, Pelican saved me tons of time by researching the TRUE 81S Euro fuse/relay layout, and I've purchased parts from the hosts of this forum.

Think of restoring a car where you simply cannot purchase parts for it. I've done many, and the fixes I do are fixes that you have to do - you can't just whip out your checkbook.

The comment that my car was now the "worst pile of parts to start with seen on the forum" didn't insult me, it was amusing - It tells me more about you than it does about me. (I've sold cars as almost finished in this condition - lol)

Anyway, if you want me to post the documented fuse/relay box restoration, advise & I will. Some of the other fixes I've done & taken pictures of I won't post - some of you would obviously drop dead of a stroke if you saw them.

I have always believed that knowledge is power. I also believe that while there could be a wrong way to do something, there can be many, many right ways to accomplish the same task.

That being said, I'd like to hear/see/read about your fixes. Some may not agree with what you've done, and some may point out the perceived flaws in your procedures. But you might just show somebody how something can be fixed in a way that makes sense to that person in need.

The cool thing about these forums is that, as far as I know, no one holds a gun to anybody's head to read them, or to replicate a fix, or to even agree that a problem exists. If you don't agree with what was posted, or what been done, or the way it was done, a reader is not obligated to perform the procedure as posted.

If a procedure is deemed to be dangerous, knowledgeable folk may be morally obligated to point out that the procedure as posted may be dangerous and further, offer alternative solutions to mitigate that danger.

Just my $.02

there is an old saying that is applicable "it is easier to be a critic than a playwright". That seems to net it out IMO. So, uBoat, keep your ideas and photos coming. As John suggests no one requires agreement or have a gun to their heads to follow process and procedure that others suggest. There are a large number of non conventional solutions that work as well or better than the WSM recommendations and modern adhesives, sealants, cleaning agents, on and on, give us new solutions to old problems.

Please post anything and everything you do! It's nice to see a gas tank saved for maybe $50 bucks vs. the guy who pays $1,000 for a new one and then takes it to a guy with a valid "man card" to have it installed.

I like to save posts like yours into an archive. Rennlist just had another good one with plastic welding some common cracks on the fuel tank. Another quick easy fix and a ton of cash saved.

The 928 Owners Club also has a great Technical Library on their forum with many detailed step by step guides.

Posting fuse/relay box restoration.

...that would be called a "Copy Cat." ;)

My post circa 11-21-2012, 05:09 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-928-technical-forum/607208-most-common-928-issues-fixes-5.html

He read yours Leo, but used a soldering iron, and slices of a red gas can for patches

Yes, that would be the crude way, but that also burns some of that plastic. When using a plastic welder, it uses directed high heat to melt the plastic.

Sorry, I'm just "sporting" frugal, I do it cheap because its fun, just not when its long term more expensive or dangerous. The advice you get here is not off the cuff speculation, its a couple decades of accumulated knowledge from hundreds of owners who have tried a great many types of repairs.

With a little looking and time you should be able to find a good used fuel tank for $100. CE panel about the same. I've got $20 used tires on all my 928's, because they are fine for my current use, but when its time to see if my Euro really will go 170 MPH, I'm not going to be thinking about tires because it will have best available on it. 98% of us here are on a pretty tight budget because some corners have proven that cutting them doesn't save anything long term, we save when we can on things known to work.

I like your gas tank fix approach, but some may doubt its cure. Parts for these cars are getting few and expensive. Luckily I have not had to go to this level of repair. But, a simple test after cure with either water or air pressure would prove your point. Good luck and keep these type of home fixes coming.

Great effort getting the threaded insert separated from the manky busted-up filter. When they're rusted up its hard to do without squishing it.

We repaired a local tank on a Euro '83 where the insert pulled out (with a non-working in tank pump) by cleaning it up, and using JB Weld to epoxy the insert back into the tank. Its been leak-free for a few years now. (JB Weld is gasoline-safe)

I'm not too keen on your using form-a-gasket between the threaded tank insert and the new strainer - with a new rubber seal, it doesn't need that and it might compromise the repair when undoing the strainer in future.

How was adhesion of the Permatex no. 1 to the tank plastic?

Has anyone thought of 3d printing a gas tank?