 Oil tank removal- stay stock or go aluminum? |
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| peteinjp |
 Nov 3 2026, 05:13 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None 
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I have the rear trailing arm off for replacement and looking at the oil tank.... the paint job was obviously not up for the task. The car only has a 4000 miles since this was installed new. Everything on this car (snoopy) was done with new and or original style parts so from a visual perspective it all looks original. But I just can't see how the steel tank wouldn't be better if it was aluminum. The filler neck is also a reproduction part and has tons of rust from condensation- surprising considering how much this stuff costs!
So- I'm on the fence- pull what I have and send it out for some type of 2 part epoxy treatment and get the filler neck cad plated, do my best with a wire brush and use some quality rubberized spray (not great for heat transfer- if that matters) or sell it and go all aluminum. Also seems like a good idea to get the chrome trim back on with the tank out....   Pete |
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| mepstein |
Nov 3 2026, 06:44 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,976 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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The steel reproduction tanks don't have the copper coating like original. That being said, there are a lot of finishes that are more durable than the paint they used on the repro tanks. I would blast it and either powder coat, Cerikote or epoxy paint. Ben's/MB911 aluminum tanks are great but you would have to add a/n to metric adaptors to fit up to your existing lines
I would send to the filler for plating. I would also use a good dehumidifier in your garage. Snoopy is a great build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| bdstone914 |
Nov 3 2026, 08:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 5,422 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
If you go with one of Bens aluminum tanks get one soon as hemay not build more
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| 930cabman |
Nov 3 2026, 08:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,878 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Depends on how married you are to originality, anything can be fixed, but from here a new aluminum tank would seem to be the EZ button
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 3 2026, 09:30 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,796 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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An original tank has a lot of appeal; pull it and have it blasted and see if the inside can be treated to protect it and powder coat the outside. I would have the filler neck, dip stick, clamps, etc. re-plated and reinstall. Original tanks are hard to find. Love your build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Shivers |
Nov 3 2026, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,706 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Pete. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) I know you've had this car a while. You live on an island, nothing you can do about that. But aluminum doesn't rust. MB911 is selling his oil tank stuff, and as I understand it will no longer be making them. I believe he is going to make something else.
So you may want to PM him and see what he can do for you. As for the stock stuff see if you can repair re-finish and store it away just in case you do decide to sell someday. Hope you are well. @peteinjp I just noticed his black friday thread http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=379508 |
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 3 2026, 09:53 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 9,081 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 15NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 3 2026, 07:30 AM)  An original tank has a lot of appeal; pull it and have it blasted and see if the inside can be treated to protect it and powder coat the outside. I would have the filler neck, dip stick, clamps, etc. re-plated and reinstall. Original tanks are hard to find. Love your build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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