What do I do with this?

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:28 pm

I have dropped my m52 lump in, but I dont know what to do with this:

is it a fuel filter/return? And what do I connect it to?
(I know I have 2 power steering bottles at present -top one will be removed!!)

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:16 pm

Didn't include it on mine as far as I know it's not needed, it's something to do with providing a vacuum I think for the solenoid on the backbox... or at least that's what it looked like when I stripped mine.

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:20 pm

I have removed that bit you speak of...... This bit was std on my L reg e30 316 touring. Its fixed via jubilee clip to the turret!

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:21 pm

Looks like the canister related to emmisions on lambda equipped cars.
Is there a 2 pin mini timer connector attached to it as well?

If so,you can bin it and re route the fuel line

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:22 pm

Is it the carbon canister, if so bin it.

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:37 pm

The car had a lambda sensor - dont know whether it has a timer??? Just fuel pipes going in/out the top

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:07 pm

By mini timer,I'm referring to the 2 wire electrical connector (identical to a fuel injector connector)

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:46 pm

Realoem says its a carbon canister......
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=16&fg=10

Do I get rid? What do I do with the pipe that runs from the tank to it?

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:55 pm

There are 2 fuel lines(supply and return and the 3rd is a vent pipe.

You'll need to identify which one is which

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:18 pm

Ok supply to m52 - return from m52 - vent pipe?

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:27 pm

Supply goes to fuel rail
Return comes from the FPR
The vent pipe goes into a hole in the reinforcing beside the strut tower.You may need to extend the hose slightly(fit a longer bit)

Post Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:32 pm

Cool thanks!
wiring next!!