engine and drivetrain I ordered the wrong gas tank somehow, what the hell?

[bracohen]

So I searched RealOem for my model 2002 Sedan 06/72 (before anyone tells me that I should search by my VIN it comes up as an 03/1988 Euro 318i with the M40 engine???) and found two tanks that looked almost identical to my current so I called to confirm with Maximillian I was ordering the proper one:

I was told that 1 is the euro version and 2 is the US version. So I ordered the number 2 tank but only three of the five screw holes line up with old spots to mount the tank. The other two aren't even close, I don't know how I fucked up but I somehow managed to as usual... please help me.

[cj]

Sounds like you got the late model tank. Have Max exchange it.

[Blue2002]

Is drilling a couple more mounting holes in the flange around the gas tank a possibility for you? I can't imagine it would be too difficult.

[bracohen]

I was going to do this more than likely.

Will the sending unit be ok in this tank if I were to just hack it into my car?

[BLUNT]

I was going to do this more than likely.

Will the sending unit be ok in this tank if I were to just hack it into my car?

Itll be fine and you dont have to hack it. I did this to mine when restoring it. Thats all thats available for your car. I redrilled and installed a later tii tank and nobody would ever be able to tell.

[bracohen]

I was going to do this more than likely.

Will the sending unit be ok in this tank if I were to just hack it into my car?

Itll be fine and you dont have to hack it. I did this to mine when restoring it. Thats all thats available for your car. I redrilled and installed a later tii tank and nobody would ever be able to tell.

Hack was a harsh word, I know it won't even be noticeable. I should have searched, after I did I found similar stories. Thanks all as usual.

[eastsidebimmer]

So I searched RealOem for my model 2002 Sedan

Bracohen, nobody will bark at you about the VIN - RealOem or the various other parts lookup sites do not recognize our old VINs, only the last 7 of a modern 17 digit Vin.

FYI - I have a new "older" stock early gas tank and I'm looking to even trade for a new squaretail gastank if anyone has a spare: (03/1966 to 04/1971) 16 11 1 107 663

-OR- if your tank is non returnable, cut me a cash deal.

[slash02]

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Bracohen, nobody will bark at you about the VIN - RealOem or the various other parts lookup sites do not recognize our old VINs, only the last 7 of a modern 17 digit Vin.

My 75 and 76 vins do show up. So some work, but I know the 73 and older dont, no idea about 74.

[eastsidebimmer]

My 75 and 76 vins do show up. So some work, but I know the 73 and older dont, no idea about 74.

Interesting...I've only had early cars, but the recognition starting in 1975 may tie into the year BMW of North America was established.

[Richard]

The later tanks carried I believe a few extra gallons and requre a later longer pickup...

[jimk]

The later tanks carried I believe a few extra gallons and requre a later longer pickup...

+ On Richard's post.