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    Replacement Gas Tank

    What is a good OEM replacement gas tank? I know RockAuto has 2 available varieties. One is made by Spectra and another by Dorman. Both are around $200, and I think these are the same brands that are carried by Advanced Auto.

    Does anyone know about these tanks and their fitment?

    Also, I know there is a similar tank available on ebay that looks just like the one from RockAuto.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-318i-325...-/121573785310
    Last edited by itsonlygeorge; 05-07-2015, 10:48 AM.
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    1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

    Originally posted by nando
    I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.
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    I put one in my late model E30. Fitment was fine. Siphoning system was garbage, not an issue for a daily driver really, but for spirited driving/ lapping it can be problematic (not an issue for early model cars that have the cross over tube on the bottom).

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      #3
      Mine is early model, so I either need to reuse the connecting tube or order a new one. It looks like both tanks have the middle tube connectors.
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      1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

      Originally posted by nando
      I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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        #4
        I bought the spectra gas tank from autozone and it fits like oem.only difference I noticed between my old tank and the new one is that the old oem tank has a plug on the passenger side and the new one doesnt.
        I bought it for a 1986 325es..
        If you have an early model and plan on dropping the tank I'd change the top hose on top of the tank.
        I reused the little connector at the bottom of my tank.

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          #5
          Originally posted by efficient View Post
          I bought the spectra gas tank from autozone and it fits like oem.only difference I noticed between my old tank and the new one is that the old oem tank has a plug on the passenger side and the new one doesnt.
          I bought it for a 1986 325es..
          If you have an early model and plan on dropping the tank I'd change the top hose on top of the tank.
          I reused the little connector at the bottom of my tank.
          Did you paint the tank or leave the "Ni-terne" Lead-tin coating on the tank? I know some people paint the tank after stripping the coating and I am wondering if that is really necessary or should I just install the tank as is.

          Otherwise, the Dorman tank comes already painted, and a coating of Rhino-liner could be easily applied.
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          1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

          Originally posted by nando
          I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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            #6
            I painted my Spectra tank with two coats of Eastwood Chassis Black.
            The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
            Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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              #7
              Originally posted by jlevie View Post
              I painted my Spectra tank with two coats of Eastwood Chassis Black.
              Did you have to strip the coating first and scuff up the tank?
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              1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

              Originally posted by nando
              I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                #8
                Originally posted by itsonlygeorge View Post
                Did you have to strip the coating first and scuff up the tank?
                No, I cleaned the tank with Acetone and then sprayed it.
                The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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