How to test fuel pump?

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  • Tbolt
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Nov 2007
    • 1165

    #1

    How to test fuel pump?

    First, to clear up some confusion how do I know if I have one pump or two? I have a 88(build 10/87) and I BELIEVE that from 9/87 up they switched to the big single electric pump under the rear seat. and pre 9/87 they used a smaller one under the rear seat and then a secondary pump. In any case, I do have this pump here:


    Which was standard for late models correct?

    Now I have two of what I thought were WORKING pumps ie. car started, I removed it to look in the tank, re-installed and car stopped starting. Then I swapped in a fuel pump that I knew worked when I pulled it from my vert a few months ago. I know these things are at least a little faulty but is there anyway I can test the pumps without using the e30? Is it a bad idea to jump them without being in the tank?
    Tbolt Division

    All I'm saying dude is that bird law in this country...it's not governed by reason.
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    The Bentley manual has a suite of fuel system tests which is what you should use to assess the condition of the pump and the rest of the fuel system

    Your car should have only the single in-tank high pressure pump and the picture shown is that pump.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • Tbolt
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Nov 2007
      • 1165

      #3
      Yeah, ill check my bentley
      Tbolt Division

      All I'm saying dude is that bird law in this country...it's not governed by reason.

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      • AndrewBird
        The Mad Scientist
        • Oct 2003
        • 11897

        #4
        It won't hurt it to run it out of the tank. Hook 12V to it and see if it spins. If not, then it's bad.

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