Well, in hopes to fix my starting or non-starting issue with the vert, I decided to tackle/replace the 21 year old fuel pump.
I ordered the BMW 255 LPH fuel pump from TRE Performance (TRE 340) last wednesday and it was delivered on saturday. :) (west coast to east coast shipping).
Received the package and here is the replacement unit with respect to the Bosch factory one.
New filter/Old filter
New pump harness/wiring and clamps
The Bosch unit is soldered in and had to be cut out, which was fine as I needed to solder in the new wiring harness anyways.
Preparation of the new harness, includes heat shrink insulators:
Obviously (well maybe not for some), BUTT connectors will not work here, you need to solder, and properly seal your connections.
Next was the assembly of the hose/clamp
Here's the complete assembly
With only one problem, the O-ring sent with the kit does not fit/match the OEM one.
a trip to autozone and .59 cents later
I replaced the unit in the car, as described by the bentley. Unfortunately this did not solve my non-starting issue, but there is some peace of mind that the 21 year old fuel pump is not going to go on me....oh and the pump kit cost $79.99 shipped.
I ordered the BMW 255 LPH fuel pump from TRE Performance (TRE 340) last wednesday and it was delivered on saturday. :) (west coast to east coast shipping).
Received the package and here is the replacement unit with respect to the Bosch factory one.
New filter/Old filter
New pump harness/wiring and clamps
The Bosch unit is soldered in and had to be cut out, which was fine as I needed to solder in the new wiring harness anyways.
Preparation of the new harness, includes heat shrink insulators:
Obviously (well maybe not for some), BUTT connectors will not work here, you need to solder, and properly seal your connections.
Next was the assembly of the hose/clamp
Here's the complete assembly
With only one problem, the O-ring sent with the kit does not fit/match the OEM one.
a trip to autozone and .59 cents later
I replaced the unit in the car, as described by the bentley. Unfortunately this did not solve my non-starting issue, but there is some peace of mind that the 21 year old fuel pump is not going to go on me....oh and the pump kit cost $79.99 shipped.
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