70sThrowback Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Hi All, mine is a 1976 912E and has the fuel expansion tank and huge washer reservoir under the front left wing. I really don't need a water reservoir tank that big and wondering if anyone has found a simple solution that fits under the bonnet in and around the battery area that fits neatly. Also at the same time thinking it would be nice to remove the fuel expansion tank, anyone done anything with this? Thanks Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 If you have time do a search on here as several of us have done this over the last 20 years or so. The easy answer comes from Porsche which is to fit a small tank they made and which fits into the area just to the rear of the left hand strut top. I can’t recall the name of the tank it might be the intensive wash system. Anyway, a simple inexpensive and efficient option that loose a chunk of weight and looks factory, which it is of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 thanks Ian, I did try a search, but it brings back so many options that may not be suitable for a 1976 model I thought it better to ask someone who has done it. Will look up the intensive washer option and see what come back. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterK Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I fitted the intensive tank for my headlight washers & used Jonny’s (ClassicRetrofit) kit to fit a Boxster washer tank behind the front wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 Pretty sure my brake fliud reservoir is where the intensive washer would go, need to check, but I don't think thats an option. Saw Jonnys solution, but I was thinking something inside the bonnet area, rather than outside. I may just look for a random washer bottle that fits the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 This is the tank Peter refers to. Plenty of space even in LHD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 6 minutes ago, Chris T said: This is the tank Peter refers to. Plenty of space even in LHD. ah got it, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 This is what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 9 minutes ago, Phill said: This is what I did. funnily enough I was just looking at something similar on ebay. Think i'm going down this route rather than pay porsche tax. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 As for the expansion tank, many have fitted a one-way valve to the tube to it and deleted the tank. Search for SilverWT's (Mark) solution involving a simple one way valve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 2 minutes ago, Chris T said: As for the expansion tank, many have fitted a one-way valve to the tube to it and deleted the tank. Search for SilverWT's (Mark) solution involving a simple one way valve. brilliant thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 49 minutes ago, Chris T said: As for the expansion tank, many have fitted a one-way valve to the tube to it and deleted the tank. Search for SilverWT's (Mark) solution involving a simple one way valve. I did this also. It’s a nice neat solution. I think my valve came from Demon Tweeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 5 minutes ago, Phill said: I did this also. It’s a nice neat solution. I think my valve came from Demon Tweeks. if you happen to remember what you used and can send the link that would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 30 minutes ago, 70sThrowback said: if you happen to remember what you used and can send the link that would be very much appreciated. This is believe https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/newton-inline-breather-vent-valve-5-16-8mm-push-on-m-tpv8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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