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GSEN820
10-17-2011, 09:40 AM
My car has been having issues with starting. I have a new fuel pump about to install. I found this video and the job looks easy enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqVGpkan0rE

Any advice anyone has would be helpful to me.
mikeyb74
10-17-2011, 09:51 AM
Very easy install. I have faith in you to be able to do this. :)
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 10:12 AM
Very easy install. So easy a caveman could dhuuuuu eeeeeeet.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4521-BMW-330i-ZHP-fuel-pump-DIY&highlight=fuel+pump
GSEN820
10-17-2011, 01:00 PM
HAHA Thanks Dane. I am smarter than a caveman = ) Super easy you guys were right O ring was hardest part for me. Other than discovering how nasty it was under my back seat

All done car is good to go now.

If anyone is looking for a fuel pump found a great deal on a pump http://www.onlyfuelpumps.com/

I order it Friday got it this morning.
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 02:16 PM
Did you find any change in there? How much gas did you spill? What was tank level?

:shifty

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GSEN820
10-17-2011, 03:02 PM
Struck out with the spare change. My car is 10 years old I am the second owner. I have owned the car for 3 years and had back seat rider 4 times.

HAHA I read the previous threads about how much gas to have in the tank. I had less 1/4 in the tank when putting in the pump. I had to run to autozone as the clamp was not cooperating with me. When I went to remove it I got a "KARATE CHOP" as gas came out the hose on top HAHA. I changed it out really fast but had a mess. Oh well cleaned up and car is back to normal.

Next up this weekend is the fuel filter. I will be reading up on this one too.
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 03:04 PM
Ok....good deal. Make sure tank is topped off for filter maintenance.

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GSEN820
10-17-2011, 03:04 PM
HAHAHA I will make sure it is filled up for you
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 03:06 PM
It just makes it a quicker evolution. If the tank is <1/4, you can take your time with the hoses.

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GSEN820
10-17-2011, 03:08 PM
It makes perfect sense as the second time I pulled that hose gas going places not intended.

I will say that the hose went on really fast the second time.
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 03:16 PM
It makes perfect sense as the second time I pulled that hose gas going places not intended.

I will say that the hose went on really fast the second time.

See? Piss poor planning = faster reaction time.

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