Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?
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Re: Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?
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?
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?
But, since that sounds like abt halfway, couldn't it be a rusted welding seam as well?
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Re: Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?
Could be anything. Get your ass under there 
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Re: Fuel Tanks, What to do Refurb or Replace?
If only my garage was big enough for a lift and I had a lift, then I would have slept under the car
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