Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?

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Re: Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?

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Well, several hoses are suspect than. Just change them all. It is more common for the rubber to wear out, than it is for the tanks themselve to rot through. Not saying that it doesn't happen....


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Re: Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?

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We have a nice write up on replacing the fuel hoses in the FAQ section: http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18255

But, since that sounds like abt halfway, couldn't it be a rusted welding seam as well?
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Could be anything. Get your ass under there :D
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+1!
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Wilmo wrote: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:09 pm Could be anything. Get your ass under there :D
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:lol:
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