|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
HPFP DIY completed
|
|
01-17-2013, 10:41 AM | #1 |
New Member
1
Rep 7
Posts |
HPFP DIY completed
Yea, yea, yea... I know the fuel pump is under warranty... For me the cost to change it out far out weighed any benefit of BMW performing the replacement. For some time I have been ignoring the long cranks, misfire codes under load, and 1/2 engine lights. Trolled the forums and did the switch myself. OMG the beast is back. She started instantly and is running oh so smooth. I didn't realize how bad it had gotten. I want to thank member bmroxm5 for the pics and instructions. Got he latest pump from getBMWparts.com. Hope it has some longevity. I left the intake on and the junction box easily came off using a feeler gauge blade. Glad I hand some absorb pads beneath the pump when it separated from the block. A little surprised at the oil that trickled out. I left the injector side line attached to the block. A little trial and error fitting the feed tooth of the pump into the block housing and three "new" allen screws to mount. Total time under hood, 2 hours with a "cold adult beverage" break along the way. Could shorten that time considerably, just very cautious with breakdown. It's been cold and I didn't want to break any expensive plastic plugs on any sensors removed. $220 and 2 hours to switch, sorry I put this off for so long. After the fact, it truly was one of the easiest repairs I have done on this car.
|
01-17-2013, 05:46 PM | #3 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
202
Rep 1,950
Posts
Drives: 335i
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: FortWorth, Texas
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2013, 11:26 AM | #4 | |
Second Lieutenant
30
Rep 288
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
G42 M240i xDrive
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2013, 11:31 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant Colonel
29
Rep 1,551
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2013, 11:44 AM | #6 | |
Second Lieutenant
30
Rep 288
Posts |
Quote:
Also, I think that is an old P/N. The one I just bought has a different number.
__________________
G42 M240i xDrive
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2013, 07:13 PM | #7 |
New Member
1
Rep 7
Posts |
getBMWparts.com was the source of the pump. I emailed Evan and confirmed the latest part # would apply to my 2007 DI motor. The point of my post is to let all know it is a doable repair w/o BMW involvement. As stated cost vs benefit, I choose to change myself. When and if it blows in the future I will replace myself again. By the way, SE Louisiana is finally seeing sun and more moderate temps. She is running perfectly and adapting well to the weather.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2013, 07:25 PM | #8 | |
Major
147
Rep 1,201
Posts |
Quote:
Good to hear. I've heard too many people scared of turning a wrench making this out to be something bigger than it really is. Doing the Wavetrac diff install was relatively easy and I didn't figure a HPFP would be much trouble. Two hours with a break... Nice job.
__________________
'08 E90 w/ just boltons
'09 Z4 sDrive35i w/ just boltons |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2013, 07:41 PM | #9 |
New Member
1
Rep 7
Posts |
Nothing against the tech's at my local BMW dealership but to perform this repair myself provided me the satisfaction of knowing it was done to "my" standards. I have the Bentley manual and reference the site for needed info.
My next step is to put a diff it her. Traction with an open diff and my mods is a joke. Running it with traction control off and putting it sideways at highway speeds is not in my futures best interest.
__________________
07 335i coupe, manual w/ SSK, clutch delay delete, Procede, K&N drop-in, CPE downpipes w/ high-temp coating, HKS exhaust, BSH-OCC, ETS-IC, CPE charge pipe, Tial BOV, M3 suspension upgrade, rear lower X-brace, Hankook rubber, LED interior lights, LED license plate lights, Royal Purple since break-in.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-20-2013, 08:04 AM | #10 | |
Major
147
Rep 1,201
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
'08 E90 w/ just boltons
'09 Z4 sDrive35i w/ just boltons |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|