Gas tank puncture

Hairballs58 · 12-23-2014, 03:59 PM

So evidently something punctured my gas tank last night and long story short, my indie mechanic says I need a new tank. Do the Z4s share the same tank through all the trims? Thanks!

SD ///M4 · 12-23-2014, 06:23 PM

I can't say with absolute certainty, but I certainly don't see why they wouldn't.

I went to realoem.com and getbmwparts.com and found the gas tank P/N, 16117167327, and it looks like it's for all Z4 models.

SlickShift · 12-23-2014, 07:26 PM

^I remember the owner's manual saying that the fuel capacity is different in the Z4M though. =\

SD ///M4 · 12-23-2014, 08:42 PM

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^I remember the owner's manual saying that the fuel capacity is different in the Z4M though. =\

It probably just feels like the gas tank is smaller!

From BMW of South Atlanta, which was one of the first dealers that showed up in a Google search for P/N 16117167327:

Z4 3.0i (N52) Convertible. Required: 1
Z4 M3.2 (S54) Convertible. Required: 1
Z4 M3.2 (S54) Coupe. Required: 1
Z4 3.0si (N52) Convertible. Required: 1
Z4 3.0si (N52) Coupe. Required: 1

This product fits 28 vehicle variants.
BMW Z Series (E52,E85,E86,E89): 1 models, 28 variants between 2004 and 2009.

http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/p...117167327.html

Hairballs58 · 12-23-2014, 10:00 PM

Excellent news, thanks for the info! Wanted to make sure I wasn't charged an "M" tax on this.

3002 tii · 12-24-2014, 10:04 AM

Who the fuq punctures someone's gas tank??

Hairballs58 · 12-24-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Who the fuq punctures someone's gas tank??

Probably more of a what than a who. Still don't know what it was, all I heard was a loud bang, didn't feel an impact and there was no damage to the front bumper. Thought maybe it was a tire blow out at first but everything handled fine. Wasn't till I pulled over did the smell of gasoline hit me and I saw the leak. Estimate is around 1800+.

ZStig · 12-24-2014, 02:00 PM

the labor is a huge pain in the ass on that. not suprised. sorry to hear

pokeybritches · 12-24-2014, 02:09 PM

I'd do the fuel filter while you're in there. How many miles are on the car?

tiltmode43 · 12-24-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairballs58

Probably more of a what than a who. Still don't know what it was, all I heard was a loud bang, didn't feel an impact and there was no damage to the front bumper. Thought maybe it was a tire blow out at first but everything handled fine. Wasn't till I pulled over did the smell of gasoline hit me and I saw the leak. Estimate is around 1800+.

Holy cow man, that sucks! Punctured fuel tank definitely isn't a common thing to happen. Time to buy a lotto ticket?

jdoublehcubed · 12-24-2014, 08:53 PM

Thats pretty sketchy. I wonder what happened.

I bet you could file a claim for that on your insurance as either comprehensive or collision.

Efthreeoh · 12-25-2014, 05:17 AM

^ +1. Definitely talk to your insurance agent about a comprehensive claim.

Z4Lee · 12-25-2014, 03:30 PM

I'll add my sad story as the only other Z4 owner to replace a gas tank (yes its about $1,800, mostly a labour on top of the tank cost $500ish).

The bottom of the tank sits very slightly below the car, I rubbed the bottom of the car driving onto a car trailer to transport the car (despite putting about 2" of wood under the ramps to reduce the angle). The tank being the lowest part hit and that was enough to break the gas tank pressure testing hose connection which is on top of the tank near the fill hose....

Lesson to others, be very careful on ramps, and with other things that could hit the car bottom.

inTgr8r · 12-25-2014, 04:21 PM

Man , that sucks!
Thanks for the info re ramps though.

jdoublehcubed · 12-26-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4Lee

I'll add my sad story as the only other Z4 owner to replace a gas tank (yes its about $1,800, mostly a labour on top of the tank cost $500ish).

The bottom of the tank sits very slightly below the car, I rubbed the bottom of the car driving onto a car trailer to transport the car (despite putting about 2" of wood under the ramps to reduce the angle). The tank being the lowest part hit and that was enough to break the gas tank pressure testing hose connection which is on top of the tank near the fill hose....

Lesson to others, be very careful on ramps, and with other things that could hit the car bottom.

Good to know. I'm always worries about the front bumper, oil pan, and exhaust tips, I never would have thought of the gas tank as a potential problem.

tiltmode43 · 12-26-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4Lee

I'll add my sad story as the only other Z4 owner to replace a gas tank (yes its about $1,800, mostly a labour on top of the tank cost $500ish).

The bottom of the tank sits very slightly below the car, I rubbed the bottom of the car driving onto a car trailer to transport the car (despite putting about 2" of wood under the ramps to reduce the angle). The tank being the lowest part hit and that was enough to break the gas tank pressure testing hose connection which is on top of the tank near the fill hose....

Lesson to others, be very careful on ramps, and with other things that could hit the car bottom.

For those of us with fairly low Z4s this sounds scary

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jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	Thats pretty sketchy. I wonder what happened. I bet you could file a claim for that on your insurance as either comprehensive or collision.
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Z4Lee Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, ON iTrader: (0)	I'll add my sad story as the only other Z4 owner to replace a gas tank (yes its about $1,800, mostly a labour on top of the tank cost $500ish). The bottom of the tank sits very slightly below the car, I rubbed the bottom of the car driving onto a car trailer to transport the car (despite putting about 2" of wood under the ramps to reduce the angle). The tank being the lowest part hit and that was enough to break the gas tank pressure testing hose connection which is on top of the tank near the fill hose.... Lesson to others, be very careful on ramps, and with other things that could hit the car bottom. Last edited by Z4Lee; 12-26-2014 at 03:47 AM..
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