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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: M42boy on August 10, 2006, 01:16:15 PM
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Hey guys...
I've got to drop the whole #^$^@& rear subframe again. Since my gas tank is already fubar, I'm going to swap it out with one from the parts car I just bought. When doing this, I think I might replace the fuel pump.
Is a fuel pump real easy to replace when the tank is in the car (I think there's an access hatch under the rear seat), or is this something I should do at this time while the tank is out and on the ground? It's coming from a parts car, so I have no idea as to it's condition, but the one in my car still works fine.
And, all that being said...
Where's the best/cheapest place to buy an OEM fuel pump.
No cheapie brands... I want to see "Made in Germany" stamped on it at the very least. ;)
They seem quite expensive... like $260!
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Call up Patrick @ BMA parts. They have the pretty competitive prices and you'll be getting the german stuff!
Oh and the fuel pump is cake to take out...took me 2 minutes to take it out of my parts car.
bmaparts.com
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Fuel pump is located under passenger side seat, under a cover plate.....You will probably have to unhook the lines anyway when you drop the tank.
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Call up Patrick @ BMA parts. They have the pretty competitive prices and you'll be getting the german stuff!
Oh and the fuel pump is cake to take out...took me 2 minutes to take it out of my parts car.
bmaparts.com
If it's that easy, I'll just keep what's in there till it dies, and keep my old one as a backup. :cool:
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I should clarify....It is under the passenger side of the REAR seat....
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I got mine for 180 out the door from parts authority.
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Take them out and inspect them. Check the socks for crud and clean them. You'll have a pump and a spare and $ in your pocket. Put some stuff in the spare to keep it lubed and prevent corrosion.
Spend the $180 on your girlfriend - that's a high yield investment and way more fun than you can have with a new fuel pump and two spares.