Which tank fits a 1972 914?

The Porsche JP Dansk tank covers 1970–1973. The BuyAutoParts listing names only 1970 and 1971, so check your car's year and tank shape before ordering it.

Does capacity matter on a 914?

Yes. The early 914 tank holds 80 liters, and the Porsche part states that figure. The BuyAutoParts tank gives no capacity, so you cannot confirm it matches the original.

Is the Porsche tank worth stepping up to?

For an original-pattern fit on a 1970–1973 car, yes. It is a one-to-one copy, which reduces the chance of mounting or filler-neck problems during installation.

Should I clean my old tank instead of replacing it?

A varnished or corroded tank is usually better replaced than cleaned. Both options here are replacements; the difference is fitment certainty, not the approach.

Both are steel tanks and neither maker publishes a service life. The original-pattern Porsche part is the safer bet for correct mounting, which matters more than any claimed durability.

BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914 vs Porsche 914 Fuel Tank

Buy the Porsche-branded JP Dansk tank for a 1970–1973 914. It is a one-to-one copy of the original with an 80-liter capacity, and owners of early 914s report it fits and mounts without modification. The BuyAutoParts tank is a generic aftermarket part with no stated capacity and a vague fitment claim, so it is the riskier choice for a car where the tank sits above the front axle and the shape matters. Neither is a performance upgrade; the decision is fitment and originality.

Choose the BuyAutoParts tank if you want a low-cost generic replacement and can confirm the 38-inch dimensions and mounting points match your car before ordering.
Choose the Porsche (JP Dansk) tank if you have a 1970–1973 914 and want an original-pattern tank with the correct 80-liter capacity and factory mounting.

Prices

BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914: $428.41 at Walmart (last seen Nov 12)
Porsche 914 Fuel Tank: $270.64 at PMB Performance (last seen Nov 4)
Difference: the Porsche 914 Fuel Tank is $157.77 cheaper than the BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914 at the latest prices (Nov 4 and Nov 12)

BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914 1970 1971

	BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914	Porsche 914 Fuel Tank
Fitment coverage	Lists 1970–1971 914 only, with no capacity or mounting detail	Lists 1970–1973 914 as a main fuel tank with stated capacity
Design basis	Generic aftermarket tank, unspecified tooling	One-to-one copy of the original 914 tank
Capacity	Not stated; only a 38-inch size figure	80 liters, matching the early 914 original
Brand and support	BuyAutoParts, a large multi-line parts supplier with a satisfaction guarantee	Porsche-branded part made by JP Dansk, a specialist in air-cooled Porsche body and fuel parts
Installation confidence	Dimensions must be checked against the car before ordering	Original pattern means factory mounts and filler neck line up
Availability	Widely stocked by a large supplier	Specialist part, stock varies by seller
Condition of old tank	Replacement avoids cleaning a varnished or corroded tank	Same reasoning applies; replacement is the practical route

Spec	BuyAutoParts Fuel Tank for Porsche 914	Porsche 914 Fuel Tank
color	Black	—
size	38.000	—
Capacity	—	80 liter
Compatible Make	—	Porsche
Product Type	—	Main fuel tank

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