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ClodKing

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« 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...

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« Reply #1 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

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« Reply #2 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...

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« Reply #3 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.

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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2008, 04:29:43 PM »
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« Reply #5 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?
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« Reply #6 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.