Fuel tank replacement?

[smashervt]

So I noticed leaking fuel coming from the passenger fender side of my car. Its a 91 318i convertible. There is a big black tube connected to the tank and it seems to be leaking from around there. Is it better to replace the tank or try finding the hole and fixing it? Also is there any other tank I could fit on the car as I cant seem to find e30 tanks that are selling for $1000. Preferably in Canada.

[Seawolf]

The filler pipe and hoses are available if they are the source of the leak:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BA73-USA-06-1991-E30-BMW-318i&diagId=16_0219

You'll need to get under there and determine exactly what is leaking, the filler pipe and hoses are all visible and easily accessible from under the car. Start by washing everything down to clearly see the leak source.

[Tim-sutherland]

I just replaced my tank with a $180 aftermarket one from eBay (I know what you're thinking) that comes highly recommended by spec e30 racers in socal. I was having a few fuel related issues so I figured if I was going to pay for someone to get it out to clean it I might as well Replace it.

Everything has been running great and my mechanic commented on how nice it was and that it lined up and bolted in perfectly. So if you need one I'd recommend going that route.

Of course check the hoses first as that would be easier.

Tim

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Fuel-Gas-Tank-16-6-Gallon-NEW-for-BMW-E30-3-Series-/131280806986?nav=SEARCH

[smashervt]

Yea I saw that gas tank for sale. Unfortunately they dont ship to Canada. Which is stupid.

[Tim-sutherland]

If you need it and want to ship it to me to forward to you in Canada let me know. Hopefully it's just hoses though.

Also make sure if you put new hose clamps on that they're a little concave like the oem ones, not flat across because that can cut into the lines.

[smashervt]

Yea I will have to check in a few weeks for that unfortunately. Waiting for the car to come back from the body shop to fix all the rust on it. If its the piping I can get a good deal from my local bmw dealership as I get 50% of parts there since its owned by same company that owns the Vdub dealership I work at.

[jeffnhiscars]

The rubber connector hose between the filler pipe and the tank is all of $20. I'd make damn sure that wasn't the problem before I started thinking about replacing the tank

[TobyB]

That, and the vent pipe up by teh filler itself. It has a steel Y pipe tht rusts out
almost as fast as a 2002 spare tire well does.
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[smashervt]

Getting car back tomorrow since there is a snow storm today :(. Will jack it up, clean the fuel tank and see if its a hole or the pipes.

[dmb62]

I replaced my tank for 650$ including shipping to Canada from Bmw in Germany that may of been including price of installation


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[Seawolf]

So what was the outcome on this ? Just out of interest.

[smashervt]

A wee bit late but in the end it was the hose that connects to the gas tank in which you put the fuel in. Sold the car though and got myself a really mint calypso red euro spec 325i vert