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    fuel pump died...

    I was doing doughnuts in the snow last night in this massive parking lot that I found with a buddy of mine when all of a sudden the motor started feeling sluggish. I gave it more gas, but that didn't have any effect and it just died. I started her back up, she ran for about 10 seconds (like crap), than died again. Tried once more, sputtered, but didn't start up. I'm guessing that the previous owner must have always let the tank run dry before filling up, and now i'm stuck with replacing the pump. I found a used one at roadfly, the guy is only asking $100, it's an OEM 318 325 bosch pump. This is my problem -

    Me- "I've got a 1989 325iS, my fuel pumps part number is - 16141179992. Do you have the part number for this pump?"

    Seller - "The Part Marking on the Pump Body is 62/29 14998 26338. These are etched and about 1/8" high (very hard to see) on the aluminum pump body. The main difference of this pump the other E30 pumps are: This one has the bigger pump, there are two wires that connects to the motor/pump, and there is only one outlet pipe at the top. I think this one resembles what you have, I used to have an '89 325i and it's similar as this one. "87 and below I think have the smaller pump motor. Hope this helps."

    The number that he gave me isn't a part number, or atleast I dont think, it doesn't match any E30 fuel pump part numbers. I REALLY don't want to spend $220 + s/h on a new pump when I can get a very clean used one for $100, anybody have any idea if this one will work?

    88+ all have in-tank fuel pumps



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    The pump came out of an 89 325i convertable. I'm guessing that that is perfect...

    #2
    I wouldn't recommend a used pump, hard to know how many miles on it etc. will probably die alot sooner than a new one.

    Eap4parts.com has the pump assembly for $179
    expressautoparts.com has just the pump for $161

    Im sure you can find it even cheaper somewhere online.
    Don't get a used one.

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      #3
      Is that a PITA to get into the tank? I know mines gonna break someday and im not gonna know what to do.

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        #4
        i bought a performance highi pressure pump for like...140 or something


        you take out the backseat, and on the passenger side there is a little trap door with 4 scews, take them out. and voila, top of fuel pump...its pretty self explainatory

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          #5
          Word just as Bentley says, it is alot easier then I expected.
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            #6
            Originally posted by DaN
            I wouldn't recommend a used pump, hard to know how many miles on it etc. will probably die alot sooner than a new one.

            Eap4parts.com has the pump assembly for $179
            expressautoparts.com has just the pump for $161

            Im sure you can find it even cheaper somewhere online.
            Don't get a used one.
            I've got an 89 325iS. The only pump I see at express is $236, where did you get $161? I wouldn't mind paying $161 and never having to worry about the pump again since i'm not a complete jackass. And the one at Eap4parts has the same part number as the one the guy is trying to sell to me. Bavauto which is amaizng, has one for $200, hmmmm

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              #7
              I just called them back and explained it. HE HUNG UP ON ME, "You guys are scammers."

              EAP4Parts.com

              fucking WOW fuckign WOWOI

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                #8
                I just called them back and explained it. HE HUNG UP ON ME, "You guys are scammers."

                EAP4Parts.com

                fucking WOW fuckign WOWOI
                scamers?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by E30godz
                  i bought a performance highi pressure pump for like...140 or something


                  you take out the backseat, and on the passenger side there is a little trap door with 4 scews, take them out. and voila, top of fuel pump...its pretty self explainatory
                  what kinda fuel pump did you get and whats the psi it puts out?

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