Steam Driver

Going through this with my SC I can tell you the entire fuel system will be an issue, the tank in particular. A radiator shop dunking did NOT destroy the swirl pot; didn't affect it at all. But I'd DID destroy the threaded metal tank out and tank in fittings; the looked like they had been pulled up from the Titanic! That without removing the paint. So in my opinion you may as well start looking for a tank now.

Then there's brakes, etc. I wouldn't say every seal will need replacing, but a lot of them will. Cars and most other mechanical devices, much like ourselves, don't take kindly to inactivity!

Coupe365

Happy New Year all. Update on the progress although slow as molasses (literally.) Started trying to clean the gas tank myself since no one in our area wants to return a call let alone do any work on it. Flushed with gasoline but that was going no where fast. Went to lacquer thinner and poured some in and sloshed it around and drained, and did it again and again. Getting what looks like molasses out of the tank. Feel like we're making slow but steady progress. Focusing on the gas tank for now. I did buy a refurbished one on line but want to see if I can get the original one functional. It looks a zillion percent better than the refurbished one. Changed out hood shocks and the trunk now stays open without a 2 x 4 supporting it! The engine shock on right is done...left is a bear. Stayed tuned...will let you know how things go.

redridge

its just a matter of time... 16 years sitting is a long time. Even in a climate controlled bubble, seals will need replacing shortly after driving it.

Dino V

Congrats on the purchase!

azhodge

get some leather treatments on those seats asap

Starbuckslova1

Get some leatherique rejevenator oil and pristine clean for the leather

Starbuckslova1

The left hood shock the bottom is by the wiring harness for the gauges so be careful just pry the pin off with a flat head carefully and replace it or use a needle nose plyers

Coupe365

Looking for a fuel delivery system routing diagram. Need to know where the return fuel hose to the gas tank originates. Output from the fuel pump goes to the fuel filter in the engine compartment but I'm not sure where the fuel return line starts. Is there an accumulator in a non-turbo engine! If you know do you know where it is? Thanks

marz7490

Congrats!

kkswow12

don't know if i am alone in asking this Q...but, what is a swirl pot?

GothingNC

Swirl pot is a plastic piece inside the gas tank that is part of the fuel delivery system. I think it is used to prevent fuel starvation during extreme driving.

Here is a link with the tank cut in half.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ank-issue.html

Coupe365

***UPDATE*** Gas lines are clean and clear, next up install the refurbished gas tank. Struts on both engine and trunk lids replaced and working great. Wife bought some leatherique and is working on the seats.

Starbuckslova1

nice update let the rejuvinator oil sit in atleast 48 hr's cover with a garbage bag and hot box them warm garage basement ect.

best to take them out.

then pristine clean

you may have to do it twice.

even if you have to redye do this first.

while there out perfect time to use a carpet extractor on the carpet.

rusnak

Interesting thread.

I am about a day away from starting up and driving a 914-6 that I've stored since 2000. So that makes it almost 15 years.

I must have put some sort of fuel stabilizer in it at some point because the gas looks ok. I already added 10 gallons of fresh fuel, and I think it'll be ok to burn off.

I replaced the rubber fuel lines, brake fluid, and checked oil level. I also changed the fan belt (PITA on a 914-6) and replaced a ton of little things.

+1 on Kano Labs products. Went through everything with a little oil can full of Kroil.

I think I'll video the car starting up. I might post it if its interesting.

Good luck on your 911 project! I agree - buy her. A fuel tank is no biggie, even if you have to replace it.

Coupe365

It's been a while but here's the update. Gas tank removed and all gas lines cleaned and good to go! New tank put in place, lines hooked up and gas is moving nicely. But...(you knew this was coming) there's no spark so a new rotor and cap are on order. Did as recommended and put reju on the seats (thanks for the tip they look great.) Now need some help with the fuse boxes. Finally located a guide for the one in the front but need one for the inside fuse box and one in the back. Anyone happen to have a 1988 911 no turbo?????