E34 525i issues

[Zerotonine]

I have just bought a E34 525i 12v auto 1990 and got a couple of issues.
1. Fuel pump, how expensive and how easy to change? Mine is whining and there is a smell of petrol around the OSR wheel. I don't mind getting new pump but my mechanical skill is limited.
2. Steering shudder. The steering shudders when going around 70ish tracking? or something more sinister? And how often to cam belts need changing? Any help appreciated.

[ClemQjeronimo]

RE; fuel pump

its located in the boot on the right hand side. youll need to lift the cloth trim and you'll see a sort of egg shaped 'plate' with 7 screws holding in down. undo those and lift away the plate. to take out the pump, i use a big flat head and a small hammer, and slowly loosen the whitish ring (anti-clockwise of course) to lift out the fuel pump. pumps are around £100 new but i have one if you want it.

[Zerotonine]

I need to change it this week as gotta do high mileage in it next week! is there any other parts required in changing fuel pump like filter, clamps?

[bmpaul]

no mate i changed mine not long ago. all you do is once you have undone the whitish ring you will see 2 pipes and a electrical plug. take off plug and make a note of the pipes positions. the pump is held in place with clips which you will see., you can push these together and lift out the pump. i reccomend using a torch so you can see better.

[Zerotonine]

so its pretty much a piece of piss then to do, do you have to depressurize the fuel system?

[ClemQjeronimo]

no depressureization. i always run a lighter along the fuel pipes though and inside the neck of the fuel tank to check for leaks though. i wear swimming goggles incase

[Davenotouring]

no depressureization. i always run a lighter along the fuel pipes though and inside the neck of the fuel tank to check for leaks though. i wear swimming goggles incase

Madman!!

Re: the belt, probably 4 years, or 40k miles, whichever comes sooner is a safe bet.

[Zerotonine]

i think it might be a bit overdue for one then... that will be going on the to do list!!! Thanks for all the help so far, much appreciated

[ClemQjeronimo]

safety first

[Zerotonine]

Is That BMW original safety equipment?

[ClemQjeronimo]

yup. £23.50 from the dealer. Coloured lenses are more. thats my mate dave. he's crazy.

lol

[Zerotonine]

I have a bosch fuel pump ready for my 525i, its a 1990 M20 engine, is it this pump thats right of the Macht pump?

[Pilsbury]

The shimmy is almost certainly front control arm bushes.
May as well replace all the bushes with a set of poly ones when you are doing it. Not the easiest job, but, it does wonders for steering, handling and tyre wear.