Fuel tank return fitting - NLA

[mcaterino]

This picture shows the fuel tank return fitting, center connection on a 1970 tank. This has obviously seen better days, and is NLA. Does anyone have any suggestion for replacing this? Is there a comparable later part? Maybe I should just go directly to a WTB post.

I haven't ruled out replacing the tank entirely, and I assume this part would be included. The tank's pretty rusty inside. But I'd like to try to clean and seal, if I can get the necessary parts replaced.

Thanks,
Mike

[docrodg]

Not sure about a later part that would fit, but you could try a hydraulic hose shop. Should have all the fittings, and maybe cheaper than Porsche part.

[mike curnow]

Its just a banjo fitting. Drill it out, tap it , put in a nipple.

[Brad Davis]

Hi Mike,

If you can send me the inside diameter of the banjo fitting I can get both the banjo and the hollow bolt from Cohline.

Best regards,

Brad

[mike curnow]

can't you just measure your tank opening or fitting?

Hi Mike,

If you can send me the inside diameter of the banjo fitting I can get both the banjo and the hollow bolt from Cohline.

Best regards,

Brad

[mcaterino]

Thanks guys for the suggestions. Brad, I appreciate the offer, but I'm going to give Mike's suggestion to drill, tap, and fit something of the same diameter a try. Either that or go the new tank route. After removing my level sender and getting a glimpse inside the tank this seems like the best way to go. Yeeoww, it is nasty in there! The tank had sat empty for several years, and is severely rusted inside. It might be treatable, but it would just end up being one of those things that nags at me, making me wonder when it will cause a problem. I don't need any more such things. There, I've talked myself into it.

Cheers,
Mike