petrol tank

[biggill]

Hi

I am going to be replacing my fuel tank as it leaks above halfway, it has been on my to do list for a while now.

It is a 325i cab 89

I'm looking into 3 options not sure which to go for so any advice appreciated

A good condition oem second hand 1

A brand new pattern part gsf 1

A brand new pattern part ebay 1

I plan to keep my car for many years so would like to go with the best option. Has anyone used pattern part tanks would you recommend them?

Thanks

Gill

[maggspower]

Brand new off eBay........ I have fitted 3 in the last year. quality and fit are very good, and they are also the cheapest option.

Original tanks all seem to be suffering the same fate of rusty inlets and mid seam.

with the new tanks i normally paint them black with stone chip and epoxy paint and heat cavity wax into the seam.

[biggill]

Brand new off eBay........ I have fitted 3 in the last year. quality and fit are very good, and they are also the cheapest option.

Original tanks all seem to be suffering the same fate of rusty inlets and mid seam.

with the new tanks i normally paint them black with stone chip and epoxy paint and heat cavity wax into the seam.

Thanks for that

[mikemike]

there is a company in Germany who make plastic replacement tanks for e30s , you can find them on ebay , come complete with seals priced around £140 including delivery , make sure you order the right one as they do the different size tanks for the saloon , estate and convertible , cheers from mike

[StefanAnghel]

there is a company in Germany who make plastic replacement tanks for e30s , you can find them on ebay , come complete with seals priced around £140 including delivery , make sure you order the right one as they do the different size tanks for the saloon , estate and convertible , cheers from mike

Interested to know more about them if someone finds them
thanks

[TriggerFish]

I have one of these ATP tanks on my car. Fitted into the standard holes without needing any modification. Seems well made, although I gave mine another coat of paint, just in case.

How long it will last, I don't know, but it did nothing to not inspire confidence.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381386089491? ... EBIDX%3AIT

Edit - just noticed someone mentioned plastic tanks - I missed that bit. Not seen any plastic ones though.

[andysheep]

Sounds great no rot in the future and same price i hear,i just worry about how strong it is to puncture ,only my cabbie is low,decided to grow up and raise my other one abit this year