[fernandezjeremy]

Need the part numbers for the Brass Insert and screw located at the lower end of the fuel tank. I cross-threaded the screw and it was impossible to untighten as the fitting was also spinning with the screw, so I had to carefully remove the brass fitting (see pictures). I think the screw is M5X14,5-A2-70 but not 100%. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Krons]

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May be able to find what you need at a well stocked hardware store.

 

[tactical1]

Doubt you'll be able to find the brass plug as a spare part - had a similar issue - bottom tapped the brass plug and epoxied it back into the gas tank w/new screw and, so far so good; good luck

 

[fernandezjeremy]

Doubt you'll be able to find the brass plug as a spare part - had a similar issue - bottom tapped the brass plug and epoxied it back into the gas tank w/new screw and, so far so good; good luck

I just realized that during the process of extracting the brass plug I actually perforated the tank at the bottom of the plug location. What suppose to be a straightforward/easy job is turning into a nightmare. The puncture is very small (5/64) but big enough for gas to leak out with movement. Since I have to apply epoxy to put the brass plug back in, would the epoxy also seal the puncture? Also, any recommendation on a particular Epoxy brand? Thanks for your help!

 

[fernandezjeremy]

Try searching here:

BMW Motorcycle Parts | Catalog Parts Online | MAX BMW Motorcycles

MAX BMW Motorcycles offers an extensive BMW Motorcycle Parts fiche. OEM BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessores can be ordered online for fast delivery. View our detailed BMW Motorcycle Parts diagrams and locate the part that you need efficiently.

shop.maxbmw.com

May be able to find what you need at a well stocked hardware store.

Excellent site. Thanks a lot!

 

[Krons]

I just realized that during the process of extracting the brass plug I actually perforated the tank at the bottom of the plug location. What suppose to be a straightforward/easy job is turning into a nightmare. The puncture is very small (5/64) but big enough for gas to leak out with movement. Since I have to apply epoxy to put the brass plug back in, would the epoxy also seal the puncture? Also, any recommendation on a particular Epoxy brand? Thanks for your help!

Epoxy should do the job. Make sure you get an epoxy that will work in a fuel environment. If I poked a hole in my tank in an off I'd epoxy to fix it.

If BMW does not offer the plug it's gotta be available via a hardware store, Grainger or eBay.