The vent pipe which runs from the fuel tank, up the nearside of the car to the wing is really rusty and has snapped in one place. I assume its an MOT requirement so am trying to replace it but I can't find it on the online ETK.
Can anyone tell me the part number as BMW had no idea what I was on about! (My car is a 325 touring by the way)
Thanks
Fuel tank vent pipe - whats the part number?
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zimmerbimmer1
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If its the one that travels the length of the car under the nearside floor it is part number 16131179784
The dealer may not understand cause it shows it for cars with catalysts but the Touring was cat prepped so it would still need this pipe though it just vents out to air rather than a carbon canister.
The dealer may not understand cause it shows it for cars with catalysts but the Touring was cat prepped so it would still need this pipe though it just vents out to air rather than a carbon canister.
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Gwynleym10
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You could just get 5/16 CUPRO NICKEL/KUNIFER brake tubing. Be aware you have to take the tank out to fit the pipe, as it goes round the back of the tank as shown in the pictures below (tank and suspension removed). Its a good time to paint the tank anyway!
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klu99apm
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Thanks for the replies. I might use my left over Kunifer brake pipe even though the diameter is a bit thin. Is there any reason why it has to travel to the front of the car and then get vented? Why not vent near the fuel filter where it comes out?
Its not like mine is ever going to get used anyway as my fuel tank is never that full as I use LPG!
Its not like mine is ever going to get used anyway as my fuel tank is never that full as I use LPG!