I think my fuel pump is abt to shit the bed

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  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530
    #16
    The best way to tighten the pump (or a left side level sensor) is with a spanner, but the next best way is with crossed screwdrivers.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • Stanley Rockafella
        R3V Elite
        • Aug 2011
        • 4056
        #17
        Went and visited a local shop. I'm new to all shops around here so didn't really knwo who to take it to.

        Ended up at a euro shop where they had several old MB's outside and in the shop. I spoke with the reception guy and he asked me if everything was apart (seat out etc.) which I agreed.

        After takign the car to him and removing the plate, he proceeded to use a screwdriver and just finessed the pump into it's correct position...that was it. it now sits where the OE one sat. While he was working on it he proceeded to tell me that he has 4 of them and that he races them. He also could recognize my car as an 88 from the metal bumpers etc.

        Boy I feel like a tool, but glad he didnt' charge me. I'll def. give those guys my business in the future!
        Last edited by Stanley Rockafella; 09-05-2012, 02:01 PM.
        If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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          • slaterd
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jul 2011
            • 1731
            #18
            Mine was doing the same. Turned out all the previous times my car has died on me was from some extra weight in the backseat sitting directly on top of the fuel pump. Don't ask, I have no idea. I guess it pinched the fuel lines. Anyone else have this happen to them? Sorry for hijack.
            Originally posted by Wh33lhop
            This is r3v. Check your vaginal sand at the door.

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              • dnguyen1963
                R3VLimited
                • Nov 2011
                • 2648
                #19
                Stanley - Glad it is working out for you.

                Slaterd - Do you mean the metal fuel line? If yes, you can slowly bend it back out then use a pliers to un-kink the tube. If that does not work then just cut the fuel line and use a piece of high pressure fuel line in its place, plus a piece of barbed coupling.

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                  • slaterd
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Jul 2011
                    • 1731
                    #20
                    Well I just don't put anything in my backseat anymore. It runs perfectly fine as long as I do that.
                    Originally posted by Wh33lhop
                    This is r3v. Check your vaginal sand at the door.

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                      • jlevie
                        R3V OG
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 13530
                        #21
                        Originally posted by slaterd
                        Mine was doing the same. Turned out all the previous times my car has died on me was from some extra weight in the backseat sitting directly on top of the fuel pump. Don't ask, I have no idea. I guess it pinched the fuel lines. Anyone else have this happen to them? Sorry for hijack.
                        It would be virtually impossible to get enough weight in the back seat to damage or pinch the fuel lines. They are below the rear metal seat pan/pump cover that is under the seat.
                        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                          • slaterd
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 1731
                            #22
                            Well apparently a 12 pack of grape soda is just the right amount of weight also because it did the same thing a few days ago leaving the grocery store.
                            Originally posted by Wh33lhop
                            This is r3v. Check your vaginal sand at the door.

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                              • dnguyen1963
                                R3VLimited
                                • Nov 2011
                                • 2648
                                #23
                                Trace the power wire to your fuel pump. It might be nicked and shorted out when pressed by something on the seat.

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