Porsche 944 Fuel Strainer repair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- This video shows how I repaired the fuel tank on my 1987 Porsche 944 after trying to remove the fuel strainer. I used a repair part from 928srus.com:
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I also replaced all the fuel lines with mostly OEM parts, except for this Rennbay repair kit at the engine end:
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I had the same issue. I used that 928 collar/sleeve and worked like a charm. I actually used a 2nd gasket to get a better seal. I also have a ‘87 turbo and I didn’t modify the sleeve to make it fit. I used two different JB Weld epoxies and they both failed before I found this 928 sleeve. I conclude that JB Weld is for temporary fixes, not permanent. I’ve had mine on for about 2 years now.
That's great that it worked for you!
Useful solution to a common 944 problem! I wasn't aware of the 928 sleeve option, despite the significant modification, thanks for sharing. I ended up reinstalling the original sleeve when mine popped out, just slathered up with a bunch of fuel resistant JB Weld, seems to be holding up.
Yeah, I would have ended up using JB weld had I not found this, but I have still been unable to separate the old strainer from the threaded sleeve. It seems like it's glued together. I don't need it anymore but it's now a fun challenge to see if I can salvage it without destroying it.
@@ThingsBreak I guess they become fused as one from oxidation, pretty crazy. I soaked mine in some penetrating lubricant overnight and then gripped the metal sleeve lightly with channel locks after wrapping it was a piece of rubber for grip/cushioning.
I broke the aluminum hex part off the strainer ass. and had to use a massive pair of vice grip pliers to grip the sealing cap to unscrew. Probably have this happen next time I service the strainer.Thanks for the video.
I used the 928srus solution with no mods and no issues on my 87 944. 4 years and counting. No leaks.
That's great...but odd that mine clearly didn't fit right on my '87.
This literally just happened to me this morning while trying to remove the strainer from my 86. fantastic video and I'm glad to see there's a repair piece!
Oh wow! Well, I"m glad it helped and I sure was glad to find that repair piece as well!
I did the same thing, and I've got the same part. Thanks for showing how to modify it. That was my problem figuring out how it was "supposed" to work, but didn't. For what it is worth, my car is an 85.5 and the filter was extremely clean. I only removed it because the fuel pump quit. I knew better, should of researched first. LOL
Glad it worked out for you!
My was clean, 944.2 86 US
Thank you so much for posting this, I am restoring a 944 and after wanting to do some preventative maintenance and checking the fuel strainer, the fitting came out, and so started the battle with it. I tried sealing it and hammering it back in with fuel-rated jb weld, but it jusy blew again. I'll give this a shot. I did trim away some material on the surface of where the fitting sits, do you think that would cause leaks? Just wanted to know before dropping the $180 on this (well designed) part
The fitting seals on the outside with a gasket, so if you removed some plastic from the tank in that area, it could leak if you removed too much. If you can keep the surface flat, maybe the gasket can still seal. Good luck!
May be a good idea to apply anti seize to the threads, and lube the seal.
Great idea. I probably should have done that.
I am in the process of installing the same sleeve in my 928. I have about the same remaining gap you show at 5:19. Since this video was made, have you had any fuel leaks?
Nope, it has not leaked
Does your hand fit down into the sending unit hole? I didn't see that part.
Yes, I'm pretty sure it did.
Is there no longer a plastic piece? Is it only the aluminum one that is sold online?
Not sure what you mean. The repair piece is aluminum and it replaces the aluminum female threaded boss that was originally molded into the tank. The strainer is identical to the original and has an aluminum fitting with a plastic strainer.
There is no need to remove that !!! Pull the line off , if the fuel rips out there is minimal or no blockage!!! Move to next project!😊😊😊
Send this video to 928rus. Arrogant owner at 928srus believes his product works for our cars. Its obvious that it does not. I had high hopes for this, sent it back but ate the shipping costs both ways.
I did send him a picture of how I had to modify the part to fit.
@@ThingsBreak that amount of modification is not indicative of a compatible installation. The rear seal, becomes completely useless after cutting down the aluminum flange, though it may not be necassary as a gasoline seal with this installation.
Agreed, but I figured the outside seal was the critical one since that's all that seals it normally. The part just provides a mechanical means to hold in the strainer. Thanks for the feedback.
It’s actually the inside seal that seals it. Outside seal isn’t even necessary
@@928pcarunfortunately I can't post a photo here, on my '88 944S the tank profile is even shallower, the bottom of the tank and the bottom of the strainer are nearly flat and aligned with each other.