325-->323

[gepetto]

hi, ive got a 323 that i drive daily with a few minor problems, i have 325 for parts and breaking (still got stuff if anyone needs!)

what im getting at is..... would a petrol tank from an 80 325i fit my 84 323i??

[Rosco83]

hey, im a friend of gepetto's and thats meant to say 88-89 325i

[Rosco83]

Anybody ??

[E30Mark]

Physically i believe it will fit, but the 325i tank might have a larger capacity, have a look under both cars and see if both sides of the tanks are level or not. If you do fit a different size tank, then i guess you need to change the fuel gauge as well, or maybe just the fuel sender.

Thinking more about this as i type, does the 323i uses a external fuel pump? as the 325 one will be internal....

[Rosco83]

thanks for your reply .... im passing on the info to gepetto as he is at work where the car is just now. I hadnt thought of the location of the fuel pump to be honest as i assumed they would be similar. Im sure he will be on at some point. He'll know more about his car than i do.

Cheers again

[doog]

The early 323, runs two pumps. A primary in the tank and a main external pump, although I have been told that you can replace it with a single in tank pump.

[gepetto]

thanks folks, ill take the tank out of the breaker and see. dont quote me on it but i think they are similar. worth a try, if not ill just have to part with money for a new tank