Restoring the 2nd produced E30 318is !

[kenshin86]

Did you use submersible rated hose for the in-tank fuel pump connection?
I tried it with regular fuel injection hose and the outside was soft within a month.

I ended up replacing it with submersible-rated Gates 27097 (3/8" ID)

That's new to me, I will definitely look it up.
Thanks Panici !

[E30SPDFRK]

I think you somehow found the second produced 318is ever. They made one car in 2/89 (VIN AD00000), and 6 in 3/89 (AD00001-AD00006).

Pretty awesome that you're fixing it up and keeping it on the road!

[AWDBOB]

Just read this thread from the beginning- you've done a great job refreshing and enjoying the car over the years!

[kenshin86]

I think you somehow found the second produced 318is ever. They made one car in 2/89 (VIN AD00000), and 6 in 3/89 (AD00001-AD00006).

Pretty awesome that you're fixing it up and keeping it on the road!

Oh my God I never thought of that !
That's pretty interesting, I will try contacting BMW Group Classic to confirm this.
Thank you for your note :D

[kenshin86]

I think you somehow found the second produced 318is ever. They made one car in 2/89 (VIN AD00000), and 6 in 3/89 (AD00001-AD00006).

Pretty awesome that you're fixing it up and keeping it on the road!

Well thank you E30SPDFRK for your note !
Below is the reply I got from BMW Group Classic confirming this, my car is the 2nd produced 318is !
What a nice surprise after all those years :D
I am going to modify the title of this thread to reflect this.




And below is a nice database I found on realoem.com confirming the above: