Fuel tank sending unit, Fuel filter, Fuel pressure regulator. Update and question

Bmw M3 Guy · Sat, Apr-07-2007, 10:45:39 PM

Attached below are the parts and labor I need to fix my car. Going back to this thread:http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=155177

I guess the Fuel regulator, pump and sending unit need to be replaced, but I feel it exceeds what the price should be.

Does this sound right? Is there any kind of warrenty, recall, or bulletin on this?

Is this job hard to do with 2-3 people?

I can just buy the parts I need and do it myself if its not hard.

Let me know what you guys think. This will exceed $1,500 at the dealership.

Please let me know what you think.

Justin

kiloil · Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:39:17 PM

Yikes!

The fuel filter and the regular are really easy to remove and replace.

The fuel pump, it seems you will have to drop the tank to get to.

You can probably do this with a friend (dropping tank) and you might spend $425.00.

**ArtM3** · Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:39:36 PM

according to realoem
clamps are 56 cents
the level sensor is $47
the pump $231
filter $39
regulator $70

I've ALWAYS paid less than their prices including my BMWCCA a good bit less...
total $390, I'd pay about $330 or so...

the labor:
filter/regulator ~1/2 hr (I've done it)
the fuel pump/level sensor maybe 1 hr (I've done it on an e36, very similar)
w/ cleanup and all 2.5 hrs max...they want ~7 hrs!

both jobs are very simple if you have any mechanical apptitude...

disconnect battery

the sensor & pump are accessed by removing the rear seat (5 minutes)
they are secured in the tank by 2 large locking rings...unplug, unscrew & replace...maybe 15 minutes each...

fuel filter/regulator
with car on lift (actually this can be done on jack stands)
remove cladding & shield 5 minutes
remove filter clamp 1 minute
remove hoses, quick release fittings, very easy maybe <10 minutes
remove regulator block from filter, remove regulator from block <5 minutes
install new regulator onto block, screw filter into block (don't forget the crush washer) <5 minutes
reassemble 10 minutes

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=13&fg=10

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...73&hg=16&fg=15

Bmw M3 Guy · Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:51:52 PM

Sweet. Now I just need to make a friend on the forums that lives near me to help!

Sd People?
Haha

Thanks

Justin

**ArtM3** · Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:57:43 PM

dood, you could fly me and my wife out, I'd do the job in 2 hours, you buy the parts...it would still be cheaper

parts ~330
2 tickets ~ $250 each
total $830 as opposed to $1500

**ArtM3** · Sun, Apr-08-2007, 12:02:28 AM

do it outside or in a well ventilated area
make sure your gas tank is <1/2 full
wrap rags around the fuel filter connections as you disconnect them (sops up the fuel)
make sure all vapors have disapated before reconnecting the battery

**CARVER** · Sun, Apr-08-2007, 12:07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtM3

dood, you could fly me and my wife out, I'd do the job in 2 hours, you buy the parts...it would still be cheaper

parts ~330
2 tickets ~ $250 each
total $830 as opposed to $1500

Dood, Justin, hurry up and take him up on it before the wine/beer wears off!!!!

Bmw M3 Guy · Sun, Apr-08-2007, 12:12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARVER

Dood, Justin, hurry up and take him up on it before the wine/beer wears off!!!!

fine ill do it haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtM3

dood, you could fly me and my wife out, I'd do the job in 2 hours, you buy the parts...it would still be cheaper

parts ~330
2 tickets ~ $250 each
total $830 as opposed to $1500

done , ill fly you out hahaha

maybe I can call you when I get to doing it.

walk me through it perhaps?

**ArtM3** · Sun, Apr-08-2007, 12:44:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmw M3 Guy

done , ill fly you out hahaha

maybe I can call you when I get to doing it.

walk me through it perhaps?

hook up a webcam

my billable rate as a PE is $135/hr

seriously, when you get around to it, feel free to PM me with any questions...

**ArtM3** · Sun, Apr-08-2007, 01:13:48 AM

I just looked up the labor rates on my BMW KSD
1 fru = 5 minutes

filter & regulator togther 11

without draining tank (just make sure it's <1/2 full)
sensor 4
pump 7

110 minutes total < 2 hrs, and mechanics always beat these numbers on routine procedures...

Sat, Apr-07-2007, 10:45:39 PM	#1
Bmw M3 Guy LSB E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 1,570 Reputation: 0 Location: sandiego	Fuel tank sending unit, Fuel filter, Fuel pressure regulator. Update and question Attached below are the parts and labor I need to fix my car. Going back to this thread:http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=155177 I guess the Fuel regulator, pump and sending unit need to be replaced, but I feel it exceeds what the price should be. Does this sound right? Is there any kind of warrenty, recall, or bulletin on this? Is this job hard to do with 2-3 people? I can just buy the parts I need and do it myself if its not hard. Let me know what you guys think. This will exceed $1,500 at the dealership. Please let me know what you think. Justin __________________ Current: E92 M3 Fully Loaded Aw/Extended Black/CF 6MT Rpi-Gtm Header Back Exhaust H&R Spacers ESS Tune Sold: E46 M3 Factory - Everything except Nav. Aftermarket- Gruppe M Ti exhaust, 19’’ Ssr Gt-10, 285x30x19R - 255x35x19F, Jl 10''W7/Jl 500/1, Blacked Grill, Blacked Gills, L.e.d. tail lights, Angel eyes, Depot crystal smoked corners, Painted reflectors, Uuc pedals, H&R sport springs, K&N drop in filter, Drilled rotors, Axis pads. Sold: 500 Hp S4 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/m3guy

Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:39:36 PM	#3
ArtM3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33,063 Reputation: 0	according to realoem clamps are 56 cents the level sensor is $47 the pump $231 filter $39 regulator $70 I've ALWAYS paid less than their prices including my BMWCCA a good bit less... total $390, I'd pay about $330 or so... the labor: filter/regulator ~1/2 hr (I've done it) the fuel pump/level sensor maybe 1 hr (I've done it on an e36, very similar) w/ cleanup and all 2.5 hrs max...they want ~7 hrs! both jobs are very simple if you have any mechanical apptitude... disconnect battery the sensor & pump are accessed by removing the rear seat (5 minutes) they are secured in the tank by 2 large locking rings...unplug, unscrew & replace...maybe 15 minutes each... fuel filter/regulator with car on lift (actually this can be done on jack stands) remove cladding & shield 5 minutes remove filter clamp 1 minute remove hoses, quick release fittings, very easy maybe <10 minutes remove regulator block from filter, remove regulator from block <5 minutes install new regulator onto block, screw filter into block (don't forget the crush washer) <5 minutes reassemble 10 minutes http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=13&fg=10 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...73&hg=16&fg=15 Last edited by ArtM3; Sat, Apr-07-2007 at 11:44:56 PM.

Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:51:52 PM	#4
Bmw M3 Guy LSB E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 1,570 Reputation: 0 Location: sandiego	Sweet. Now I just need to make a friend on the forums that lives near me to help! Sd People? Haha Thanks Justin __________________ Current: E92 M3 Fully Loaded Aw/Extended Black/CF 6MT Rpi-Gtm Header Back Exhaust H&R Spacers ESS Tune Sold: E46 M3 Factory - Everything except Nav. Aftermarket- Gruppe M Ti exhaust, 19’’ Ssr Gt-10, 285x30x19R - 255x35x19F, Jl 10''W7/Jl 500/1, Blacked Grill, Blacked Gills, L.e.d. tail lights, Angel eyes, Depot crystal smoked corners, Painted reflectors, Uuc pedals, H&R sport springs, K&N drop in filter, Drilled rotors, Axis pads. Sold: 500 Hp S4 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/m3guy

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Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:39:17 PM	#2
kiloil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,116 Reputation: 0	Yikes! The fuel filter and the regular are really easy to remove and replace. The fuel pump, it seems you will have to drop the tank to get to. You can probably do this with a friend (dropping tank) and you might spend $425.00.

Sat, Apr-07-2007, 11:57:43 PM	#5
ArtM3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33,063 Reputation: 0	dood, you could fly me and my wife out, I'd do the job in 2 hours, you buy the parts...it would still be cheaper parts ~330 2 tickets ~ $250 each total $830 as opposed to $1500

Sun, Apr-08-2007, 12:02:28 AM	#6
ArtM3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33,063 Reputation: 0	do it outside or in a well ventilated area make sure your gas tank is <1/2 full wrap rags around the fuel filter connections as you disconnect them (sops up the fuel) make sure all vapors have disapated before reconnecting the battery

Sun, Apr-08-2007, 01:13:48 AM	#10
ArtM3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33,063 Reputation: 0	I just looked up the labor rates on my BMW KSD 1 fru = 5 minutes filter & regulator togther 11 without draining tank (just make sure it's <1/2 full) sensor 4 pump 7 110 minutes total < 2 hrs, and mechanics always beat these numbers on routine procedures...