E30 Zone

help i need fuel leak repairing?


or poss/prob a new tank?

any hints or tips of who can do this fast or cheap in the NW?

First of all check that it is the tank. Usually fails where the filler stub goes into the tank. Other leak sources are the high pressure hoses from the pump, the filter (on a six pot), the metal pipe from the filler to the tank, and the rubber hose that joins them together.
Tank is an easy job to change, except for having to remove the ear of the exhaust and the back of the prop. New tanks are about Ԛ£100 or a bit less IIRC.

the leak is coming from the top of the tank.... and dripping round it... only noticable when 2/3rds full or above.... suspect this is above the level of the filler unless im being stupid...

Coming from where exactly. I recently came across an E30 where the O ring seal for the fuel pump had broken, so that's another possibility.
The only place the actual tank is likely to leak is on or just around the stub pipe where the petrol goes in at the rear offside.

i will have another look on sunday... im moving house tomorrow so expect chaos....

hi there!

My 325i sport is experiencing the same problem

is the above quote for a petrol tank new or for second hand??

desperate to get this problem resolved as car up for mot on the 15th of this month

can anybody give me more info, or experienced same difficulties??

thanx for your time guys
Any help much much appreciated

Sy

NEW FROM ECP OR GSF MATE

Sy_325 wrote:hi there!

My 325i sport is experiencing the same problem

is the above quote for a petrol tank new or for second hand??

desperate to get this problem resolved as car up for mot on the 15th of this month

can anybody give me more info, or experienced same difficulties??

thanx for your time guys
Any help much much appreciated

Sy

It won't be picked up at MOT as long as you don't have to much petrol in the tank and clean the petrol stains of the tank first - and the tester doesn't smoke.

Brianmoooore wrote:

Sy_325 wrote:hi there!

My 325i sport is experiencing the same problem

is the above quote for a petrol tank new or for second hand??

desperate to get this problem resolved as car up for mot on the 15th of this month

can anybody give me more info, or experienced same difficulties??

thanx for your time guys
Any help much much appreciated

Sy

It won't be picked up at MOT as long as you don't have to much petrol in the tank and clean the petrol stains of the tank first - and the tester doesn't smoke.

thats great... I was really starting to sweat there, thanx for the tip!

dazleeds wrote:NEW FROM ECP OR GSF MATE

sorry for being a complete noob, but what is the difference pal??

also sorry for double post

thanx
sy

what ya mean difference????

think most people rate gsf as better than ecp but it swings and roundabouts mate

Hi guys.
Are plastic petrol tanks available, or just standard metal ones?

Mine has sprung a leak too

as far as im aware only metal ones

I had the same prob on my E30. Ended up having to take the tank out and repair it. Was a right tuuat of a job and all. Ended up taking it to a specialist who recon'd fuel tanks in the end.

Anyway, Hello Paul. Fancy seeing you on here. A clue I also have a piece of Czech RS hardware

Jimmy, where did you take the tank ?

smithy318i wrote:Jimmy, where did you take the tank ?

It was a few years ago but (and this is where my memory gets hazy) I'm sure it was Clearflow in Darlington that repaired mine. They ended up doing the whole job for me incl dropping the prop and tank in the end.

IIRC they specialised in radiator / fuel tank repairs. A quick google brought this up. Might be worth a call


Clearflow Radiators Ltd
Unit 20, Meynell Rd, North Rd Industrial Estate, Darlington, County Durham DL3 0QR
Tel: 01325 480780