Replacement Fuel tank joiner pipe - HELP

[Mark3]

Evening all,

I am a newb to the E21 and am planning on doing an introduction with some pictures soon but I'm trying to sort all the issues first. I bought a 1983 316 2 weeks ago and got her through the MOT this weekend . Whilst underneath I noticed the pipe that joins the two fuel tanks looks pretty perished so I want to replace it asap. I have done some searching but cant find what dimensions it is or where I can get a replacement.If anyone can shed any light on this I would be very grateful.

Also I found this article about replacing the breather lines which I am planning on doing, along with a new fuel filter. Are there any other fuel-related jobs I should do whilst I've got the tanks drained?

Many thanks,

Mark

[David Mc]

Put the year of your car in here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select? ... &model=316 and you can browse the complete online parts catalogue. Fortunately for you, your car only seems to have a single mechanical fuel pump, so you will be spared looking for a replacement in-tank electric pump.

[Mark3]

Great thanks. I can't see any dimensions but the part number is there so I will contact BMW and order one. Looks like I've got some browsing to do...

[David Mc]

Have a look on the www.PelicanParts.com site. If you enter the part number, often the specs of the hose are in their description.

[Mark3]

Thanks David. Unfortunately PP doesn't show the dims but it looks like a pretty useful site to have in my favourites