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E46 fuel pump replacement

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  • 25-03-2016 1:53pm
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    amcalester
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    Looks like I'll have to replace the fuel pump in my E46, just wondering if anyone has an idea how much this will set me back for parts and labour.


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    brinty
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    Hi amcalester,
    not sure how much it'll cost but can recommend a guy to you if you're Dublin based

    Checked Amazon and here's a link
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-E46-Petrol-Fuel-Pump/dp/B00NGZFZWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458910631&sr=8-2&keywords=BMW+e46+fuel+pump
    not overly expensive


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    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    brinty wrote: »
    Hi amcalester,
    not sure how much it'll cost but can recommend a guy to you if you're Dublin based

    Checked Amazon and here's a link
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-E46-Petrol-Fuel-Pump/dp/B00NGZFZWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458910631&sr=8-2&keywords=BMW+e46+fuel+pump
    not overly expensive

    That's a used pump.... wouldn't touch it, and it's expensive!

    The job isn't too labour intensive, it'll come down to the price of the part. As far as I know, it's simply a case of removing the rear seat and removing the pump from the top of the tank. 2 hours of works absolute tops I would think. For a mechanic who has done one before, it would be trivial.


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    brinty
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    That's a used pump.... wouldn't touch it, and it's expensive!

    The job isn't too labour intensive, it'll come down to the price of the part. As far as I know, it's simply a case of removing the rear seat and removing the pump from the top of the tank. 2 hours of works absolute tops I would think. For a mechanic who has done one before, it would be trivial.

    Cheers Alan, as I say had no idea re costs ;)


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    amcalester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,121 ✭✭✭amcalester


    Thanks Guys

    Brinty I will take that recommendation. PM me the details please.


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    brembo26
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    You can get a brand new one on mister auto for €124 delivered.

    Brand is PIERBURG which do alot of OEM stuff.


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    brinty
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    amcalester wrote:
    Brinty I will take that recommendation. PM me the details please.


    Amcalester
    Give Alan in Bloomfield motors a shout
    Based in the south circular road
    01-4531433


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    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,654 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Looking at the YouTube videos, it looks like a nice handy job. It being a part that handles fuel however makes me think I'd be mad to go near it. Lets hope I never have to make that call :cool:.


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    amcalester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,121 ✭✭✭amcalester


    Thanks Brinty.

    Yeah, I looked at the videos myself and it doesn't look too complicated. But I'm reluctant to start playing round with fuel lines.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It's as medium hard DIY

    In general
    * find pump location
    * leave car running while you pull the pump fuse - car will stall when system is empty
    * replace pump
    * turn ignition to On and then to Off twice - this will fill system with fuel again
    * start car
    * pat back and wallet


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