323i Fuel tank needed

[grant00]

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.

[ed325i]

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

[grant00]

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

[ed325i]

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

[ed325i]

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

[grant00]

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

[zaust]

Pm sent Im not far from you..

[grant00]

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?

[ed325i]

I was thinking that you may have one zaust

[zaust]

And it's early 45 ltr

[ed325i]

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

[grant00]

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

[grant00]

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

Cheers

[zaust]

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