Fuel Pump?

[Paul c]

So just been with my whine quess what fuel pump chap said it was'ent the first one they'd seen would need it for two days so they could do a full diagnosis with as little petrol in it as possible he thought there was a update for the pump so here's hopeing I get the right one

[strugglinauthor]

I stand corrected - it appears that they do drain the tank. That said, at the garage I use they do return it. Here's the reply I had...hope it helps:-

"I have asked the technician involved in doing your car and he has advised me the process in that it is done from underneath the car, the fuel tank stays in position, but the exhaust system comes off, heat shields, rear suspension brace bars to gain access. Yes they have to drain the fuel off, which is done with a pump, but is returned fully. This why we ask to run it down as low as you can or dare."

[ronk]

I didn't realise how much work was involved - I just hope it all goes back together as built.

My dealer said that they don't like to put the withdrawn fuel back in as it may have been contaminated with other fuel and debris from the holding tank. I wonder where it does go???? (That's my suspicious nature coming to show again)

[Maniac]

They could put it through a filter and feed it back into my car to cover the huge amounts of fuel they've used while sorting my car out over the years!

It always amazes me... they charge me over the odds if I bring my hire car back shy of the mark it left. Yet they'll happily chew half a tank of fuel out of my car ragging it up and down to find noises or whatever... Always find it amazing how my car does so many miles with the dealership.

[ronk]

They loaned me a car for the weekend in an attempt to sort a problem. The hire forms showed 1/4 tank - The gauge in the car was at zero and the warning light on. Not enough to get me home. I think it was running on fumes!

[strugglinauthor]

I must admit, my eyebrows raised when I saw how much had to be done. It's probably tempting fate but the car was returned in good order with no new rattles or clonks. During my last visit I met the person who worked on the car and he's their top technical guy with 20 years under his belt. He gave me a feeling of confidence that he knew exactly what he was doing.

[Paul c]

They told me the seat had to come out how does that work

[TitanTim]

They told me the seat had to come out how does that work

I understand the seat has to come out for when the mechanic is having his cuppa

Tim.

[strugglinauthor]

They told me the seat had to come out how does that work

No idea - assuming we're talking about an E89. Ask to speak to the technician as the knowledge of the people who front the service reception can be variable. I'm pretty sure my seat wasn't touched...

[strugglinauthor]

They told me the seat had to come out how does that work

I understand the seat has to come out for when the mechanic is having his cuppa

Tim.

[TitanTim]

Well I hope mine stays totally silent otherwise it will be joining the things to be looked at come service time

Tim.

[Transmat]

I must admit, my eyebrows raised when I saw how much had to be done. It's probably tempting fate but the car was returned in good order with no new rattles or clonks. During my last visit I met the person who worked on the car and he's their top technical guy with 20 years under his belt. He gave me a feeling of confidence that he knew exactly what he was doing.

I'm sure it will be fine, and great that the work has finally be done

[35i-Nut]

guys does anyone know where and how to access the low pressure fuel pump on a 35i ?

Mine whines when the tank is full , info thin on the ground for replacement

Does the fuel tank need to come off to change ?

[ronk]

guys does anyone know where and how to access the low pressure fuel pump on a 35i ?

Mine whines when the tank is full , info thin on the ground for replacement

Does the fuel tank need to come off to change ?

I had mine done on warranty - it was a full and complete cure.
However some two years down the line, both rear tyres showed uneven wear on their inside edges. I'm told the rear suspension arms are dropped so I'm unsure if the tracking is disturbed in the process ?

[35i-Nut]

good to know it fixed the issue , I take it the tank must be dropped then to change?