E30 Zone

Hi,

I need to find a replacement fuel tank for my BMW 323i 1985 (Baur Cabrio).

I have tried German Swedish & French but they say they do not stock for this year/model and to go to dealer, and guess that will prove expensive - but I was hoping to get cheaper second hand one.

If anyone knows a good place to source one can they please pass on the details? (I'm in London area - but can travel a bit if required).

Also my mechanic mate who is going to fit it says it needs a replacement metal type plate/guard thingy by filler neck which is completely rusted - not sure what it is called, (name/part number??).

Many thanks for looking.

Hi, Look in the for sale section there are some early e30 breaking. Have you tryed euro car parts ?

Euro parts didn't have petrol tank for that year/model either as it is quite rare.

My main problem is I'm not sure what other E30 tanks would be compatible with a 1985 323i, so if I look at classifieds would be great to know what other models will fit?

Cheers

Any pre face lift e30 pre 1987 think.
Where are you based ?

Try this one >> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=45773

North London area. I'm going throught the classifieds looking at pre 1987 - hope some has one and is prepared to remove it!

Many Thanks

Pm sent Im not far from you..

Have you got any idea what the metal plate next to the filler neck that's rusted on mine might be called - and is it essential to replace it?

I was thinking that you may have one zaust

And it's early 45 ltr

I think it will be the metal cover they are all the same. I have just replaced mine just get a good 2nd hand.

ok hopefully should be able to get the metal cover at the same time as tank!

hopefully been sorted now - many thanks for all your help & advice!

Cheers

I think the heat shield, but may be wrong... Ed when you come round tomorrow you wana find out with me as Im stripping it if it's not raning..lol