Wanted Fuel tank straps ?
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Very hard to find as a second-hand part. Most like yours are rotted out. But you may get lucky.
They are also difficult to remove (and of course fit).
You might need to bite the bullet and buy new like @Z3I
https://zroadster.org/threads/tank-straps-good-news-bad-news.21350/
They are also difficult to remove (and of course fit).
You might need to bite the bullet and buy new like @Z3I
https://zroadster.org/threads/tank-straps-good-news-bad-news.21350/
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I tried to buy new but bmw said there were none available in uk and in Germany and the supplier had no lead time
Really need them I’m running out of options
They don't look like they would be too hard to make out of some stainless strapping
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Could do but the old ones aren’t good enough to make a template from ideally need a set tbh thanks tho might be worth a try if nothing comes up
I ordered both straps today at BMW one is available now the other is due in Germany with BMW Feb1st so they advised me I will have both by the 8th
Well you got told a porky as evidenced by feedback from others
If you're new to BMWs you'll find there are good and bad dealers. And within even generally good dealerships, good & bad people and departments.
I use Trainers of Swansea, Sopers of Lincoln and Dick Lovett of Swindon. They are generally good on spares, especially Trainer. And are happy to answer questions without looking down their nose at you, though at Dick Lovett it can depend on who's on the desk so I tend to email the same helpful guy.
However from experience I wouldn't let Trainers loose to work on my 3GT (I did once - big mistake) but I might buy a car from them. Dick Lovett I wouldn't buy a car from but they're currently getting the business on servicing my 3GT.
As you read elsewhere, I already have the short strap delivered, with the 2nd longer strap due early Feb.
The original product wasn't really up to being subjected to salt and water over such a long time, with a sponge glued to it to keep the water there. They rot quite quickly, as does all the parts under the car. To replace easily you need to remove the rear beam, I was lucky to get help from Lee and co on this task.
Good luck!
The original product wasn't really up to being subjected to salt and water over such a long time, with a sponge glued to it to keep the water there. They rot quite quickly, as does all the parts under the car. To replace easily you need to remove the rear beam, I was lucky to get help from Lee and co on this task.
Good luck!
To be fair most of the rust you see on the underside of a Z3 is likely to be surface rust. On things like the front subframe, chassis brace and sway bar for example.
The things that do end up rotting are nearly always the spare wheel carrier & fuel tank straps. Frequently the brake dust shields. And if you're unlucky the flange round the centre of the axle carrier and the trailing arms.
The floorpan is pretty bullet proof unless the underseal has failed and water gets in. The inner sills, especially at the ends and jacking points can vary enormously from car to car. Most have surface rust unless previously treated, some might be rotted so badly they put the car beyond economical repair.
There's a strap for sale on the for sale side here but not in good condition but might be ok for a template ? Geoff
I was just going to post that and claim my finders fee.
I can vouch for the seller @Z3I is a top bloke but he may forgotten his glasses when inspecting this part...
Ha ha! I'm only joking about selling them! Anyone can have them for free for templates!
I recon that they might be worth 10p, if postage is included!