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Fuel pump 323i

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Hi,

First of many tech questions im sure......I have a new fuel filter to fit but the fuel pump and pipes are a bit of a mess.I will need all the metal pipes replacing and the reg looks a bit rusty as well.Pump looks fine and seems to work.Also the little rubber mounts have broken.Where do you think I could get these sorted at a sensible price :loll

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Andy


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Ive just got hold of some, go to one thats breaking and buy the whole fuel line. best buy make sure car sa runner
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Buy the lines from your BMW dealer, think it came to 30 quid when I did the Baur. Second hand ones will already be rusty unless you are very lucky. Alternatively get a roll of cunifer 8mm fuel pipe and make your own.
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I'd just add that you should get the right pipe bender before you start. I did the lines on the Mustang and I my pipe bender was too big. Much swearing ensued! Went and spent 10 bucks on the right one and away we went. :)

I took the old rusty ones off complete and used them as a template to make new ones. Was slow, but not difficult.
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Mine need replacing too, i was thinking about flexible hose. Has anyone done this, where can i buy from?
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I guess its a main Stealer job then.I havent been to them before can they still get loads of bits for this age vehicle?

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