Oil Tank and Oil line removal
08-12-2012 | 03:15 PM
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08-12-2012 | 08:54 PM
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One quick question, you don't happen to know the torque / stretch specs for 997 GT3 Rod bolts (For Ti Rods) ?
08-13-2012 | 03:33 AM
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08-16-2012 | 04:32 AM
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997 GT3 (2009) Torque specs for Connecting-rod bolts:
Connecting-rod bolts: (always replace) initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) + 1 Final tightening 55° ± 2° torque angle
SPECIAL REMARKS: Oil, anti-seize phosphated
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Connecting-rod bolts: (always replace) initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) + 1 Final tightening 55° ± 2° torque angle
SPECIAL REMARKS: Oil, anti-seize phosphated
regards
08-16-2012 | 02:48 PM
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08-16-2012 | 03:37 PM
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08-16-2012 | 05:41 PM
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Thanks for the offer.....
Mmmmmm Beer and engine building, I don`t think that would be a good idea.
Beer AFTER engine building is a great idea
08-17-2012 | 02:59 AM
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02-23-2015 | 07:59 AM
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Hey Geolab,
The tank removal is not that difficult overall, it does need to come out with the thermostat attached (too hard to get at the nut and bolts that hold it in place while in the car). I actually removed the oil lines, it made the process much easier.
The oil lines are pushed into the thermostat and sealed with 2 orings, and a bolt and washer to stop them from falling out. (see pics) I found to get enough movement to pull the lines out of the thermostat I needed to undo the 2 plastic supports along the sill and the 2 clamps in the front fender well. Since all the mounts for the oil lines were now undone, i just removed the lines from the car.
I found that once the oil lines were removed the tank came out very easily.
Once the tank was out of the car (held in by only 2 bolts) I just removed the thermostat and started cleaning.
The tank removal is not that difficult overall, it does need to come out with the thermostat attached (too hard to get at the nut and bolts that hold it in place while in the car). I actually removed the oil lines, it made the process much easier.
The oil lines are pushed into the thermostat and sealed with 2 orings, and a bolt and washer to stop them from falling out. (see pics) I found to get enough movement to pull the lines out of the thermostat I needed to undo the 2 plastic supports along the sill and the 2 clamps in the front fender well. Since all the mounts for the oil lines were now undone, i just removed the lines from the car.
I found that once the oil lines were removed the tank came out very easily.
Once the tank was out of the car (held in by only 2 bolts) I just removed the thermostat and started cleaning.
02-23-2015 | 07:40 PM
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Follow the line from the t-stat toward the engine. There is a bracket that holds it in place with two bolts.
If you've already removed the bracket and are still having trouble undo the bolts holding tank on. Then you can jiggle the entire tank and get the line off.
If you've already removed the bracket and are still having trouble undo the bolts holding tank on. Then you can jiggle the entire tank and get the line off.
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12-04-2021 | 06:44 PM
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Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
12-04-2021 | 07:50 PM
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Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
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12-04-2021 | 08:28 PM
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Hi,
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
I am trying to remove the oil tank on my 97 993.
I got every hose disconnected except 2 lines to the oil cooler at the front.
Do you have any tip to pull those out?
The holding bracket off and I have been pulling (wiggling) the tank toward the back of the car but the lines to the cooler are sliding out!
Should I pull the line from the cooler side?
Any suggestions?
Thank you.
What has worked for me on the few I’ve done is to make sure everything is disconnected at the oil cooler including the small bracket held with a single torx bolt. Then using something like a hockey puck (hard rubber), I place it against the bottom of the oil tank and then tap with a rubber mallet. This direct force pushes the tank out of the two line without damaging anything. Be careful and make sure tank doesn’t suddenly drop out and hit the floor. A second set of hands usually does the trick. Good luck.
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