ebay fuel tank

[jaginsligo]

Hi,

I have a 1991 E30 318i convertible. Apparently this has a 63L tank, is this correct? My one is leaking badly where the filler pipe attached, tried several repairs but no good.

Has anyone bought one of these http://www.ebay.ie/itm/371140711349?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT
as a replacement, any opinions?

Did i read some where there a plastic alternative?
I need to get it sorted asap as I have a NCT/MOT due.

Thanks

[brutus]

i think 63 litre tanks are from the tourings,,316 & 318 are 55. , but im sure other on here will confirm accuracy

[andysheep]

A few people on here say there ok,im getting one when i can afford it,its much cheaper than bmw one ,i tryed a new second hand one and its buggered at the neck too ,i think its a good swap,

[jaginsligo]

That's what I'm afraid of, buy a 2nd hand one, same trouble to fit & then leaks after a week a˜¥
Did u find any plastic ones when u were looking, I've seen them mentioned but haven't found them

[blazed]

They should be fine but you need to paint/stonechip them.
To check it's the correct size for your car have a look underneath and if you can't see a pipe connecting the two halves you have the 63ltr if you can see it you need the 55ltr.

[JoshH]

If your car is a Lux spec then it will have a 63ltr tank

[TriggerFish]

Just fitted one of those - seems OK. I painted it again for longer life, and will wax it too. Fits perfectly though - but I had troubles if I didn't fit the front part of the tank first.

For the money vs. the risk of a dodgy second hand one, it's a no brainer.

[andysheep]

Agreed

[KW355]

Got one on my car, it works fine. As others have said, paint or stonechip it first.

[jaginsligo]

Thanks lads, will order one today