Gasket around fuel filler neck..

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:42 am

I've picked up a new rubber gasket off the stealers the other day as the old one on my car is looking perished and has a hole at the bottom.

Upon pulling the old one out, seems there is a sealant gum applied. Am I right in thinking that this is the same sort of sealant that goes around the rear light clusters?

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:00 am

Or is this just seam sealer from the connection of outer arch and bodywork, thats bonded to it over the years.

Basically, is it a good idea to put a sealant on the new gasket?

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:58 am

When I replaced my fuel filler gasket,there was no sealer around the old one.
Can see no reason to glue the gasket in,it's open to fresh air on the inside.

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:05 pm

Cheers daimlerman. Just thought perhaps an idea to stop water getting in from around the cap and sitting between the metal and rubber and corroding..

Having said that I don't remember any sealer on the last car..

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:36 pm

I've seen sealer used but only on knackered rubber gaskets. A good one should just sit in place fine, it's not going to get wet in there and if you're tah worried it's not hard to pop it off and dry it out should it be wet.

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:38 pm

do you mean the whole rubber bit that goes right around the fuel neck all inside the fuel flap ? how much was it

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:49 pm

polsta wrote:do you mean the whole rubber bit that goes right around the fuel neck all inside the fuel flap ? how much was it

I'd be interested in one of these too....

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:07 pm

polsta wrote:do you mean the whole rubber bit that goes right around the fuel neck all inside the fuel flap ? how much was it

Yes I think it was about £15ish. They were knackered on both of my last E30's it's worth checking. Water can run down the filler neck and rot away..

Kedge, you're right the new one fitted on nice and snug. Cheers

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:48 pm

nice one, i thought these were nla ! i got a part number bear ? , i did get a fairly nice one from a breaker i had but a new one at that price yes please !!! also on the breaker it had a fuel cap with bmw logo on the top of the ridge you hold/twist, which the others id had were blank ?

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:46 pm

polsta wrote:nice one, i thought these were nla ! i got a part number bear ? , i did get a fairly nice one from a breaker i had but a new one at that price yes please !!! also on the breaker it had a fuel cap with bmw logo on the top of the ridge you hold/twist, which the others id had were blank ?

51711884358

Number 14 on the the real OEM page below

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=25

This was for my 325i Touring but I'm sure it wouldn't vary between models..

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:49 pm

cheers bear,one added to the big list !!

at my local bmw parts counter, when its e30 parts, its always a faff about, depending on who you get and if they know their e30s or not, and theres always someone who comes in just after,and huffs n puffs whilst waiting ages

, the list of part numbers ive got is massive , "you best come back next week pal this is gonna take a while"

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:16 pm

there seems to be alot of items that were nla which are now available again so probably worth checking anything your not sure about

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:33 pm

waits for a 6 page thread on how you fit the thing next .

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:35 pm

i really find it hard to read your posts and concentrate

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:36 pm

jonny323i wrote:i really find it hard to read your posts and concentrate

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:39 pm

magpie wrote:waits for a 6 page thread on how you fit the thing next .

I have photos... or can run an evening course

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:45 pm

magpie wrote:waits for a 6 page thread on how you fit the thing next .

you mean an 8 page thread, when you come in and turn it in to a load of bullshit swiftly on the heels of someone who says something with your tongue jammed up his arse !

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:46 pm

G-Bear wrote:
magpie wrote:waits for a 6 page thread on how you fit the thing next .
I have photos... or can run an evening course

what's the best gloup to use that might seal it or shall i just waxoil it,is clear or black waxoil the best,what is the life expectancy of the rubber,is it real rubber or just recycled car tyres ..oooh hang on i need a Pooh...now what hand shall i use to wipe and what colour bogroll is the best out of pink or white that won't irritate some bashed in piles .

Post Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:43 pm

magpie wrote:
G-Bear wrote:
magpie wrote:waits for a 6 page thread on how you fit the thing next .
I have photos... or can run an evening course
what's the best gloup to use that might seal it or shall i just waxoil it,is clear or black waxoil the best,what is the life expectancy of the rubber,is it real rubber or just recycled car tyres ..oooh hang on i need a Pooh...now what hand shall i use to wipe and what colour bogroll is the best out of pink or white that won't irritate some bashed in piles .

PMSL!!