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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Thank you guys!
I will give it another try with him tomorrow and then I'll look for another Porsche specialist.
He does work on Porsche's. He is not a Porsche-only shop though and I guess he doesn't have that much experience.

Could anyone confirm that the fuel tank actually does not have any valve installed inside it, which cannot be replaced indepentently from the tank (or not)?
Also, would anyone have in mind any illustrated instructions of the fuel tank valve replacement?
Thanks again!!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Hope this helps
http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLoo...-00-Frame3.htm
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every part in the tank should be replaceeable, number 21 in the picture is the orvr valve that I am talking about.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by georgiadis
Thank you guys!
I will give it another try with him tomorrow and then I'll look for another Porsche specialist.
Sorry but if you're going back to him, this post has been a waste. I think that he is the problem.
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Sorry but if you're going back to him, this post has been a waste. I think that he is the problem.
Agreed! Why ask for help if you are going to ignore the advice given? A waste of time and effort for those (especially Firehawk) who decided to help. Newbies!!!

To the OP: In case you don't know it, 99firehawk is extremely knowledgable about Porsches.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Thank you again guys!!
Right now the car has very little fuel in it (app. 20 miles range), so I have to know where else to take it and I don't yet. So this adds to the problem of taking it to another shop.
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Originally Posted by georgiadis
Thank you again guys!!
Right now the car has very little fuel in it (app. 20 miles range), so I have to know where else to take it and I don't yet. So this adds to the problem of taking it to another shop.
First decide on which Porsche EXPERT you intend on bringing your car to have it repaired. Then, if you can't get any more fuel into it, have it towed. It's better than making your decision based on the proximity of a repair shop. And a LOT cheaper than paying for a new gas tank you probably don't need.
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To the OP: In case you don't know it 99firehawk is a Porsche tech at a Porsche dealer.

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Really!! I thought he was son of studebakerhawk, from the Frank Zappa album.
A really knowledgeable guy that slept in a Holiday Inn last night
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I found a way to put a gas into the car today (by holding the gas nozzle upside down and pouring little by little) and took the car from that mechanic.
So now that I bought myself some time, I will look for a specialist to get it fixed.
Thanks for all your help guys!!
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Well it's NOT over. Report in after repair!
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I will!
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Originally Posted by georgiadis
I found a way to put a gas into the car today (by holding the gas nozzle upside down and pouring little by little) and took the car from that mechanic.
So now that I bought myself some time, I will look for a specialist to get it fixed.
Thanks for all your help guys!!
Very smart move. I'm sure you'll get this all straightened out. Please let us know the outcome. Best of luck.
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Really!! I thought he was son of studebakerhawk, from the Frank Zappa album.
A really knowledgeable guy that slept in a Holiday Inn last night
OK since this is 3 pages of utter madness...at least this post should get noticed (I guess Zappa fans are few and far between?)...very funny
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