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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: ClodKing on August 15, 2008, 05:39:04 PM

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: ClodKing on August 15, 2008, 05:39:04 PM

Will E36 tanks fit in my 318is??

I am geussing I could pull a tank from most of the E30's correct?

ie: 318i, 318is (obviously), 325i, 325is

I don't know about the convertables though, and I will just stay clear of any ti's or ix's (most likely won't find one to steal from anyways..)


I know of a couple E36's I could steel a tank from that's why I ask.

Plus I don't want to drop 500+ dollars on a new one, IF I could even find a new one...

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: Quincy56 on August 16, 2008, 07:08:47 AM

Some years ago, I bought one for my 325i from NBGastanks.com.  At the time it was about $200 shipped.  I think they are higher now, but probably well under the $500.

The website they used to run seems to be taken down, but the contact info is in this thread.

http://www.digest.net/bmw/archive/v9/msg04817.html

John

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: ClodKing on August 16, 2008, 12:04:44 PM

THANK YOU SIR!!!

I just called them (it's saturday though), and got an answering machine. So I left a message, and I'll call them back monday.

Atleast I know they are in business! now I gotta hope they have my tank...

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: ClodKing on August 19, 2008, 03:24:09 PM

Just as an update, I got a quote for just 230 bucks (canadian).

Shipping he said would be around 50-60 bucks. That's really really good.


Agan thanks man. Your a wallet saver.

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: EN318isPDX on August 19, 2008, 04:29:43 PM

SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # BM1A
Sedan; 55 Litres
$176.79

OFF rockauto.com! a bit cheaper but not sure what it will come out to up in Canadia

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: nomad on August 19, 2008, 06:22:42 PM

some cars had much larger tank capacities I think. May want to look for one of those?

Title: Tank swap??
Post by: ClodKing on August 24, 2008, 04:44:09 PM

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OFF rockauto.com! a bit cheaper but not sure what it will come out to up in Canadia

I think I'd get hit with a $100+ fee for the border crossing....

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some cars had much larger tank capacities I think. May want to look for one of those?

I don't really have the time to search for a different style tank. Plus I am trying to keep weight down, so a larger tank would go against my build plan.