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    WTB Gas Tank

    I need a drivers side tank that is rust free mainly but let me know what you have.
    Last edited by pofo; 05-23-2020 at 11:37 PM.

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    I have one out of an 82. Shipping from Australia?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dytor View Post
    I have one out of an 82. Shipping from Australia?
    At this point I would take it. I need the left hand tank (US Drivers side). DM with a photo of the inside and a shipping price to 02878, Tiverton RI

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    The photos are of the LHS petrol tank. Does yours have a hole in the top for the sender unit?
    IMG_4163.jpgIMG_4164.jpg
    First photo is of the underside
    There is very minimal surface rust on the outside of the tank.
    The tank internals are completely coated with thick crud, The car was stored for years and the fuel had turned to varnish. I have used the RHS tank on my rebuild project and the internals were very clean one I removed all the residue.

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    thats it how much

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    I have both, unsure if early vs late E21 tanks are different. I thought you could get new tanks through wallet ha though.
    80 B6, 81 & 82 323, 85 745i, 86 535i-all euro. 01 750iL Blk/Blk 08 335i

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    New ones are available for $800 he said. $800 each side, so if you needed both it would be $1,600.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BIMMERBOYZ View Post
    I have both, unsure if early vs late E21 tanks are different. I thought you could get new tanks through wallet ha though.
    I dont think there is one but i could be wrong. send me some photos of the tanks

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    Still have my fingers crossed someone might have one in the states

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    Have you tried junkyards on the west coast? I can think of a couple of places (below) but I have not bought anything from them for decades, so I do not know how good their service is. Worth a try, they should be able to find you a fuel tank.

    http://www.bmrparts.com/
    http://www.harouts.com/

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    Cool

    Here is list of many recycler's with phone number and addresses in Ranch Cordova, Ca

    https://www.google.com/search?client...Y29yZG92YQ;mv:[[38.576496399999996,-121.25144429999999],[38.5637745,-121.26254569999999]]


    Randy

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    Quote Originally Posted by 320iAman View Post
    Here is list of many recycler's with phone number and addresses in Ranch Cordova, Ca

    https://www.google.com/search?client...Y29yZG92YQ;mv:[[38.576496399999996,-121.25144429999999],[38.5637745,-121.26254569999999]]


    Randy
    Thanks thant was helpful, one is on order.

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    Cool

    Sure, Rancho Cordova ,Ca is a few miles away me and have tons of bmw recycler's there, Pick n Pull HQ is there as well.

    Randy

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    Quote Originally Posted by 320iAman View Post
    Sure, Rancho Cordova ,Ca is a few miles away me and have tons of bmw recycler's there, Pick n Pull HQ is there as well.

    Randy
    They all rusted and returned to the earth here on the east coat.

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    Cool

    Here I have seen many, yet pick n pull sometimes punctures the tanks as a precaution.. A good weld would be required.

    From Pick n Pull Price List


    197 Fuel Tank(May Be Punctrd) Car $34.99 $5.99{Core Charge}

    You can also do Row 52 at pick n pull-- find the car,put down what you want from the Car and a puller will pull it and ship it too your place. You'll have to pay for the part plus core plus shipping plus puller charge plus tax and environmental fee of a couple of dollars.

    Randy
    Last edited by 320iAman; 06-03-2020 at 10:12 PM.

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    We that fell threw I will keep trying but they are mostly damaged and wont sell if so.

    I might do a fuel cell but i would prefer to keep weight in the center of the car and the fuel cell I want is $2500

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