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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: sqlpython on June 15, 2011, 10:26:02 AM

Title: A Strong gasoline odor has
Post by: sqlpython on June 15, 2011, 10:26:02 AM

become noticeable after a fill up and down to about 3/4 full tank.
I did a search here and found
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11450&highlight=gas+odor
and I am aware that the problem could be simple as a hose/connection or an O-RIng sealing the Fuel Pump or Fuel Sensor Or either of those parts.
 So I know the drill and have read the Shop Manual regarding the Fuel Pump R/R and the Fuel Sensor R/R. My questions is
.......IF
this situation turns out to be more then a dried out hose or connection and I end up removing either or both the Fuel Pump and Fuel Sensor the manual points out that like damage can come to the threaded locking Collar and to
...* To use BMW tool 16 1 020 *
What is the tool and is it really necessary?

Thanks for your replies..

Title: A Strong gasoline odor has
Post by: sqlpython on June 15, 2011, 10:29:41 AM

I found a pic of the tool but still am unsure how difficult / easy the work will be With/Without it..

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/06/72/83

Title: A Strong gasoline odor has
Post by: DesktopDave on June 15, 2011, 12:20:28 PM

I've done it on the e30 and e34.  In both cases I used a screwdriver.  Not sure about the e36, but if it's similar to the e30 the sender had to come out first in order to remove the pump.

Title: A Strong gasoline odor has
Post by: keflaman on June 15, 2011, 09:32:22 PM

I removed the sender and fuel pump on a 316ti a few times and like Dave I just used a screwdriver to get the leverage needed to unscrew the lock collar.

Title: A Strong gasoline odor has
Post by: sqlpython on June 15, 2011, 10:36:14 PM

Thanks Guys!!!
 I will use special tool 16 U Smackem

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