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  • itsonlygeorge
    E30 Modder
    • Feb 2014
    • 852
    #1

    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.

    Pardon Our Interruption...
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-318i-325E-325i-325ic-325is-M3-FUEL-GAS-TANK-BM1A-/121573785310
    Last edited by itsonlygeorge; 05-07-2015, 09:48 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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    • Bullet Ride
      E30 Addict
      • Dec 2010
      • 598
      #2
      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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        • itsonlygeorge
          E30 Modder
          • Feb 2014
          • 852
          #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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            • efficient
              No R3VLimiter
              • Feb 2012
              • 3312
              #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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                • itsonlygeorge
                  E30 Modder
                  • Feb 2014
                  • 852
                  #5
                  Originally posted by efficient
                  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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                    • jlevie
                      R3V OG
                      • Nov 2006
                      • 13530
                      #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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                        • itsonlygeorge
                          E30 Modder
                          • Feb 2014
                          • 852
                          #7
                          Originally posted by jlevie
                          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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                            • jlevie
                              R3V OG
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 13530
                              #8
                              Originally posted by itsonlygeorge
                              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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