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Author:  Wh1t3Kn1ght [ Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:23 am ]
Post subject:  Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

Hi Folks,

Whilst I've been slowly working through the jobs on my 944 Turbo I found that the bottom cover for the gas / petrol tank had totally corroded (possibly due to a slight gas leak from the tank to pump hose).

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I've found that the main piece of the cover is still available for a reasonable price from Porsche BUT the inspection hatch / cover that sits over the fuel pump on the wheel side is NLA.

So looks like I have 2 options -

Locate a good condition used hatch / cover
Fabricate a new hatch / cover

Has anyone else ever tackled this job and what interesting solutions did you come up with?

Cheers

Author:  Waylander [ Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

The part you are looking for is listed in PET

944 201 331 00 and it has a price, when bits are NLA they do not normally have a price attached, even so its £85.52


the little cover, 951 201 025 00, IS NLA

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Item 16 is the bigger cover, 17 is NLA

Author:  Wh1t3Kn1ght [ Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

Yes sorry I wasn't clear the small inspection cover is what I am asking about, it is an odd shape as it conforms to the base of the petrol tank to create a seal so not sure on how easy it would be to fabricate one.

This must be an issue for a lot of 944 / 968 owners on this side of the hemisphere, surprised that there isn't a third party making a solution.

The retaining strap is available as an after market item from Design 911 - bit pricey though at £90...

Author:  Waylander [ Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

Short or long strap

I think Porsche are taking the P155

The short strap is £290.87
The long strap is £271.84

That is just a joke.

but there is a complete cover on the bay of fleas, looks in good condition too

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-944- ... 3405408647

Author:  Wh1t3Kn1ght [ Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

Yes - I spoke to Steve at Douglas Valley as he was breaking a 944S2 and he put that up on the bay for me but didn't include the strap that we'd agreed the price on.

Considering I can get the big piece brand new from Porsche for £75, the £57 (inc postage) for a used one of sketchy condition is a bit of a risk... especially as I would want to get it stripped and powder coated.

The strip is £95 from design911 for an aftermarket reproduction, I guess you could also make one from some sheet steel / aluminium as there are some simple bends and then a couple of holes to drill at either end...

Author:  tr7v8 [ Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

When mine went on my 87 car I remade the strip using the ends & mad a middle using aluminium strip from B & Q riveted on.
My covers weren't too bad but I would make a replacement in GRP of I needed one. Use the old one built up with foam as a mould.

Author:  Wh1t3Kn1ght [ Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gas / Petrol Tank Bottom Cover - 944 Turbo

Hi Folks,

Jim's comment got me thinking and after I'd sourced a good used cradle from Steve at Douglas Valley and got it powdercoated (no strap unfortunately) I decided to try my hand at metal fabrication (something I hadn't done since high school).

Strip of aluminimum was ordered and I salvaged a piece from the existing strap, rivetted it together and painted it. Did a test fit before I painted and it is a little tight so hoping I have no fitting issues when I finally get the bits I need to re-plumb my fuel pump (another nightmare).

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Thanks!

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