gas tank replacement on 73 E

[cmcfaul]

Don't know when I did it but I must have bottomed out bad enough to rupture the gas tank on my 73 911 E. What's the best option for repair. Should I replace the tank with a new one, a used one or fix the one I have?

I live in VA, any suggestions onwhere to get one for a 35 year old car. I imagine they are not very easy to ship. Lastly are they easy to install?

Thanks in advance.

Chris
73 911 E

[jhora]

Chris,

It is probably one of the easiest things to take off your 911, 3 Allen head bolts(one in front, one on each side) the gauge plug and the hoses...then the seal around the rim usually sticks but you can take a floor jack place under the tank..and place a board on it and lift up slowly and it will pop right up....yes a little bulky but not that heavy...be sure to install new fuel hoses
I have good used ones from a 73 and 71 if needed. I have never had one repaired can't tell you anything on that....there are aftermarket repo new ones too.

John

[JHunter]

I've never tried to repair one, but either way, it has to come out. As you have already been advised, it's a great opportunity to replace the old fuel lines and have a look at your car from a whole other perspective. If the crack was large enough to drain all the fuel, or most of it, the worst part of the job is already over.