Reddit mentions: The best automotive electric fuel pumps

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Well the people in the forums are the people with the problems, but that's not to say they aren't the most knowledgeable group of people about the e46. But the youngest E46 is 12 years old, so unless it's a garage kept car from an old couple, it'll have to be fixed a little soon into your ownership. You'll be advised to do $300,000 in preventative maintenance when on the forums, don't. I love my car but I only paid $3,000 for mine had I done everything the forum members suggested I would've spent another $3,000 in repairs. Keep up on your plugs and coils. If I'm not mistaken the 328s and 325s have transmissions made by GM and no one cares for them, so wait for a 330. I'm sure I'll get corrected on the transmissions but whatevs enjoy the plethora of links.

A Bosche fuel pump from Amazon is $130 and the gasket is $20.

Pump:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZJE9C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gasket:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054JTTFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The exact fuel filter $60:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Q7HDII/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OEM plugs are $35, again Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DERDU44/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

DISA rebuild kit is $80 (DO THIS ONE ASAP, It's the one thing I always tell people, it'll prevent a steel pin from falling into a cylinder and ruining your engine) I bought mine from G.A.S. German Auto Sport I think. I love their warranty, if my DISA fails they'll give me that $80 towards one of their DISA units, like $400

Coolant system:
Expansion tank - $30 (Amazon) - known as the most likely failure

Radiator -$150 (AutoZone)
Lower radiator hose - $30 (Advance)

Temp sensor in lower hose - $8 (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FU9H9PO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Upper radiator hose - $30 (AutoZone)
Water pump - $55 (AutoZone)
Thermostat - $55 (AutoZone)

Transmission intercooler thermostat - $16 (Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Cooler-Expansion-Thermostat-17111437362/dp/B074K8SXL8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522204403&sr=1-2-fkmr1&keywords=e46+transmission+intercooler+thermostat

I was able to remove the radiator without being about to tell the water pump had an issue. Installed the new radiator, gave my fan a wiggle and then knew I had replaced two hoses, an expansion tank, and a radiator for nothing. Cost: confidence as myself as a mechanic and an engineer and $295 (didn't replace the temp sensor or thermostat, and I was lucky enough to reuse the transmission intercooler thermostat!!!!!!11!1!!11!!)


I paid $90 for a pack of coils 40,000 miles ago. The entire CCV is $55, you guessed it, Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/11617501566-11611432559-11617504535-11157532649-11617504536/dp/B00I3RBDDK/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522204499&sr=1-2&keywords=e46+CCV


One pair of HID headlights - $28
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GRTEMCO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1



For two years of ownership starting at 153,000 miles and currently at 197,000, 8 months of driving 110 miles a day, five days a week, and now I drive 800 miles a week.

The hardest on this list are the fuel filter (unless you have access to a lift, I hate putting my car on stands) and the CCV, to replace the CCV you have to remove the intake manifold.

The DISA takes 10 minutes if you take the time to drink a beer MAKE SURE YOU BUY A KIT THAT INCLUDES A NEW GASKET

If you have problems head to here or the forums, I feel like I've written a book, but I spent forever tracking a couple issues only to find out it was the plugs. Check the plugs first.




Essential tools:

OBD2 WIFI adapter: $20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W0SDLRY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Regular socket set: $73

https://www.amazon.com/Kobalt-64-piece-Standard-metric-Mechanics/dp/B00GR8WEDU/ref=sr_1_24?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1522203667&sr=1-24&keywords=Kobalt+Socket+set

(5mm to 16mm or so, and includes bits you'll really want a wide flathead, Torx 25 or 30 for the cabin air filter mounting screws, and Philips, double check what this one includes)


Torque wrench: $35
https://www.amazon.com/Tacklife-Calibrated-13-6-108-5Nm-Certification-Extension/dp/B073VLDLQR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1522203362&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=torque+wrench&psc=1


6”-8" Socket extension: $10
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4966-8-Inch-Extension-3-Piece/dp/B000NW85F2/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1522203436&sr=1-6&keywords=8%22+socket+extension


Fan removal tool set - $20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTV8EO4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc150=1


Including all tools that's $850 Hope this helps, the car is really easy to work on, I enjoy driving it. One last piece of advice never short trip your car, especially in cold weather, you could fill the CCV with mayo and it could lead to hydrolocking/self destruction of the engine. If you live South of Pennsylvania you shouldn't have to worry too much, some people put an ounce or so of Seafoam into the CCV a month. You don't need to follow these links to the tee but they should help.

I was searching craigslist and ebay and yard sales for a rolling 15-20gal fuel caddy but most were gravity fed and my dock isn't always sitting with the right tide for that to work for me. Finally gave up on a $140-300 caddy and picked up 15.5 gal blue poly chemical jugs for free from a local guy. I paid $17 for a 12v fuel transfer pump and then 10-20' of 3/4" fuel line from Napa/Advance Auto Parts etc. I made my money back after my first fill up at Wawa/Thorntons with Eth-Free gas with how expensive my fuel dock in Tampa is. When you're saving $1 per gallon and doing 30-60 gallons a week it really adds up. You can bear hug and carry the jugs when you fill them with 12-14gal each and carry them from truck down to the dock.

Pump that fits into the fill-hole of the jug:

https://www.amazon.com/Diesel-Fuel-Transfer-Pump-Submersible/dp/B01NAGVGN3/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1522522185&sr=8-13&keywords=fuel+transfer+pump

Jugs:

http://www.hazmatpac.com/product-details/id-15-gallon-blue-plastic-drum-un-461-b.html


Photo of me filling up 30gal in 5 minutes on my dock:

https://imgur.com/a/KL8FE

Alright, thanks a lot. I have to replace the whole thing, right? I found a unit on Amazon for $113.
https://www.amazon.com/Evan-Fischer-EVA13012161558-Module-Assembly-Civic/dp/B01LYSG8TM/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X705KHYYN06AF49YPKZS

https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-SP8043M-Module-Assembly/dp/B00LPIRKUY

The install is really easy. Take out the back seats, opens the panel with four screws, take out the old one and put in the new one. Let the car idle for a few minutes to get comfortable with it

There's a rollover valve but a 1/4" tube will go right by it. It's pretty slow (~2 mins/L) so a pump helps. They are available for purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Gasoline-Transfer-Gastapper-Equipment-Vehicles/dp/B00QSPU0NS

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mGeb9s6yFE

For my 2003 I used this pump and strainer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C1ILZI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C1LVYQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks similar to the one /u/ohnotherobots used but at the time when I bought it in 2015, it was $21. Not sure why the price has doubled.

In terms of the act of replacing it. Its tough but not impossible. The hardest part is getting the actual pump out of the frame once you've undone the bolts. I fashioned my own pump puller out of bolts and L brackets I had laying around that worked well enough. Someone with welding abilities would be able to make a puller in 2 min worth of work

edit Also, the fuel filter is #FF3330DL from Autozone

That’s a good call, thanks so much for letting me me know.

The PO filled me in on the details and can confirm that it starts with starter fluid.
Unfortunately, I broke the fuel sock off of the hanger currently in the car, so I would need one regardless.

Funnily enough I had already ordered a Bosch fuel pump.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BZJB7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.KMDAbXCPM5WE

I’m assuming these are compatible with each other, but some reviews state the fuel hanger pipes are too close to the sender unit, which is what I’m hoping someone else here would know.

I ordered mine from ACDelco.. On Amazon about a week ago ACDelco MU1733 GM Original Equipment Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Module with Seal, Float, and Harness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2TPVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_F.mPDbCJYV6C2

https://www.amazon.com/HFP-603-External-Inline-Replacement-Fuel/dp/B00FVE0OB0

Pump look like that?

I had a similar situation, and I too thought it was the gas cap. It ended up being the Fuel Vapor Leak Detection pump (believe it or not). The DME code I got was a 3220 DMTL, and a 3221 DMTL, which is the Hex code my program gives me. P1434 and P1447 are the relative DTC codes if that's how your reader shows it.

On my 2011 335i, it is located driver side rear, behind the wheel and next to the exhaust. I ended up buying the part on amazon and replacing myself. Probably took 40 minutes from start to finish, not knowing exactly what I was doing.

Hope this points you in a helpful direction!

you're on the right track, and EFI tank with internal baffling is the best way to go. but i'm not sure who makes them for the second gen f-bodys. but i think Spectra makes them, they talk about it here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265374

EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F4TTVIE?pc_redir=1410495248&robot_redir=1

See: https://www.amazon.com/CUSTONEPARTS-Electric-Intank-Module-Assembly/dp/B073SRQKSL

Notice how the sock for the pickup sits below the actual pump? It doesn't have to run out of fuel for the pump to be exposed to air (in this particular case). Also in what vehicle is the pump after the filter? Genuinely curious.

Which brings me back to the original question: Should I install a centrifugal pump(1hp, $535) or a vane pump(3/4hp, lower flow, $950)?

http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-FG0938-Fuel-Module/dp/B008NAGQHK

is this a scam? advance auto's cheapest full assembly for my car is 800 bucks..

The mikuni triple? Does this work?

Fox Distributing DF52-92 Mikuni Triple Fuel Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00336EBGW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FQumDbQM1VYC4

https://www.amazon.com/Delphi-FE0115-Electric-Fuel-Motor/dp/B000CGFUHK/

vs

https://www.amazon.com/Delphi-HP10041-Hanger-Assembly-Sending/dp/B001FIR7Y8/

This is the one I used to replace my "primary" one.

The fuel pump/sender assembly?

https://www.amazon.ca/Spectra-Premium-SP333H-Assembly-Sending/dp/B000C7S5IA/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=ranger+fuel+pump&qid=1556108548&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Not sure where you're shopping, but I found a fuel pump for your car that costs 33 bucks and 33 cents, shipped and handled for free.