OEM 318iS Fuel Pump

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:26 pm

If I'm just after the pump / motor itself - is this the thing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSCH-0-580-3 ... 1147142060?

Its listed as a valid part for a BMW 318iS - but for some reason says 136bhp???

I'm not sure its available separately from BMW - they only show the whole sender / pump framework which is £275.

I just need the motor / pump part.

Any pointers at an original or OEM replacement appreciated.

Must be NEW.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:56 pm

Siemens VDO @ ECP - £223 but the full assembly...

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... cd7&000148

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:19 pm

Full VDO OEM assembly (Same as the ECP part) £176 via USA site.

I'm there next week so could be a winner.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/kse ... 179-415-M9

Dunno if its worth the aggro of saving £45 over ECP tho...

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:39 pm

Royalratch wrote:Full VDO OEM assembly (Same as the ECP part) £176 via USA site.

I'm there next week so could be a winner.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/kse ... 179-415-M9

Dunno if its worth the aggro of saving £45 over ECP tho...

Try Rock Auto and use a US zip or else VAT gets added. They are generally very reasonable.
I would be just changing the actual pump, assuming that is the issue. New pumps are readily available on ebay for £40 ish IIRC.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:56 pm

OEM pumps for £40?

Theres cheap pumps on there but the brands are suspect.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:58 pm

Rock Auto list a pump by Valeo @ £42.

Post Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:59 pm

Royalratch wrote:OEM pumps for £40?

Theres cheap pumps on there but the brands are suspect.

Post some links and I will tell you whether to buy or avoid. Walbro is a well regarded pump manufacturer.

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:37 am

Pete. This item shows as god for an E30,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSCH-0-580-3 ... 1147142060

All good?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:52 am

Bosch fuel pump for E30 with the correct part number - 80 quid or thereabouts:

http://allegro.pl/bosch-pompa-paliwa-bm ... 84292.html

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:10 am

Star!

How do I get that over here?

With postage to UK may end up the same as the UK seller...?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:29 am

Seller ships overseas apparently, but they don't do Paypal in Poland. So you'll either have to stump up the money for a SWIFT transfer, or you can pay me via Paypal and I'll buy it and post it forward.

Have all your tests confirmed that it is the fuel pump then?

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:57 am

Its not the relay.

Haven't bulbed the pump supply yet but what else can it be...

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:21 am

Royalratch wrote:Its not the relay.

Haven't bulbed the pump supply yet but what else can it be...

A break in the wire, such as a poor repair when removing an aftermarket immobiliser, or a rusted/decayed pump plug (since it's exposed to the elements), or some other damage to the wire. Hence the need for the test.

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:49 am

Yeh I won't order till I test it this evening.

Thanks for the help dude!

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:14 pm

One thing I have learned with these cars and most BMWs is ALWAYS have a spare fuel pump in the garage.
(that and a crank sensor).

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:56 pm

Good shout.

I only carry fuses. belts and relays in the car - and a decent toolkit now.

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:22 pm

Royalratch wrote:Rock Auto list a pump by Valeo @ £42.

That would be where my money would be going. Valeo are a well respected OEM supplier.

You could buy a nice new set of indigo MATZ with the change !

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:38 pm

They're NLA Pete.

I hear you on the pump - found a BOSCH one for £75. Gotta stay with the Fatherland I think.

Post Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:35 pm

Having fitted a bosch one not that long ago (albeit to an E36) they are the proper job.

Post Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:15 pm

Bulb at the pump supply plug lit up at cranking. So thats that.

BOSCH pump ordered from Germany @ £75. Cheers all.