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    Removing '72 oil tank

    I want to remove the oil tank on my '72 T for the upcoming glass-out re-paint. After loosening the strap, the tank doesn't want to move. Before I do something that might damage it, are there more fasteners I can't see? Or is it just stuck tight to the inner fender?
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    Just stuck...assuming all the oil lines and breather hoses have been disconnected as they will 'hold' it in place.

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    I think you have to disconnect the lines that are in the engine compartment towards the oil filter and, be careful with the parts where the tank sits! I haven't seen much information about those pads but I doubt they are easy to find. In my case, I cleaned them ... although I think that over time ... have they lost "hardness"?

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    Mine took some good Tug, before "loosing up". Be patient, most likely the oil tank has not been moved since it was installed at the factory in 71/72.

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    If that fails get out your 32oz ball peen hammer.
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    Knowing that there are no hidden fasteners was key. I worked it a bit harder and it popped loose. Thanks, all!
    - Arne
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    Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic

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    You might consider swapping out the sender gasket if what you have is cork. Wish I had known that a rubber one is available when I installed mine a few months ago...seems my cork one is seeping a bit, and now it will be my turn to remove the tank

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