New Fuel Pump Needed

[PG325]

I need to replace the in tank fuel pump on an 1989 325i.

I can't find a VDO OEM one anywhere, and I dread to think what my local dealer would ask for it.

I don't want to swap the motor itself, would prefer one already in the housing I can jump simply swap.

Any idea what brands are worth purchasing?

I seen so may and they range from £50.00, but I can't imagine that's going to be a long term solution, that was a Lucus unit.

[flybynite]

People have used Walbro to fit in the existing cage.
https://www.glencoeltd.co.uk/walbro-mot ... 580453019/
Lots of fakes though
https://www.driven2automotive.com/blog/ ... i-7V-pigHo

Bosch do make good ones but there is a lot of crap with their name on out there. Finding a good one is the problem.

[PG325]

People have used Walbro to fit in the existing cage.
https://www.glencoeltd.co.uk/walbro-mot ... 580453019/
Lots of fakes though
https://www.driven2automotive.com/blog/ ... i-7V-pigHo

Bosch do make good ones but there is a lot of crap with their name on out there. Finding a good one is the problem.

Ideally I want one in the cage preinstalled

[flybynite]

Ideally I want one in the cage preinstalled

At the moment I think you will be out of luck unless you go OEM. That is currently around £515 + delivery.

£100 genuine Bosch pump put in your existing cage would be the best bet for sensible money and last longer than the £50 complete ones.

What is the problem with just changing the pump, Even if you paid someone to do it?

[PG325]

Ideally I want one in the cage preinstalled

At the moment I think you will be out of luck unless you go OEM. That is currently around £515 + delivery.

£100 genuine Bosch pump put in your existing cage would be the best bet for sensible money and last longer than the £50 complete ones.

What is the problem with just changing the pump, Even if you paid someone to do it?

I've already gone down the Bosch replacement, had to cut the lower part of the cage as the pump didn't fit properly, and it's the Bosch that's failed after less than 12 months.

[flybynite]

I've already gone down the Bosch replacement, had to cut the lower part of the cage as the pump didn't fit properly, and it's the Bosch that's failed after less than 12 months.

My only thoughts are that it was not a genuine Bosch. Because it did not fit makes me suspicious also. Debris from inside of the tank can cause problems too. Did you strip the pump to see why it failed? Check for blockages and also check wiring as some newer pumps draw more current than the E30 wiring can handle.

I fitted a genuine Bosch to a mates car and it did not need any modification and still running well going on 6 years now but it was fitted to a new tank.

I do use genuine VDO in mine but when I last bought one it was cheaper and easier to get.

Could just put a branded Chinese one in that claims to have a warranty and see how long it lasts, not too difficult to swap.

[Satan]

Think my mechanic got one from ECP a few years back and job jobbed.

[PG325]

I've already gone down the Bosch replacement, had to cut the lower part of the cage as the pump didn't fit properly, and it's the Bosch that's failed after less than 12 months.

My only thoughts are that it was not a genuine Bosch. Because it did not fit makes me suspicious also. Debris from inside of the tank can cause problems too. Did you strip the pump to see why it failed? Check for blockages and also check wiring as some newer pumps draw more current than the E30 wiring can handle.

I fitted a genuine Bosch to a mates car and it did not need any modification and still running well going on 6 years now but it was fitted to a new tank.

I do use genuine VDO in mine but when I last bought one it was cheaper and easier to get.

Could just put a branded Chinese one in that claims to have a warranty and see how long it lasts, not too difficult to swap.

It was purchased from a reputable ~Ebay seller, so I would hope it was genuine, annoying if not, but they do appear to be looking at replacing or refunding, so we'll see.

[flybynite]

Think my mechanic got one from ECP a few years back and job jobbed.

Couple of years ago you could get lots of stuff at decent prices, unfortunately not the case anymore. Only thing on ECP now is a cheap copy for £165 that you can get on ebay for £50

Stuff is hard/expensive to get now and its not just a Brexit thing as you can't get the stuff in Germany either - I've tried.

Wish I had bought more when I did

[paultv]

If you really want a VDO unit maybe the US is a place to look,

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-fu ... 22#fitment

God knows if the shipping and tax would make it worthwhile even if its the right part

Paul

[flybynite]

If you really want a VDO unit maybe the US is a place to look,
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-fu ... 22#fitment
God knows if the shipping and tax would make it worthwhile even if its the right part
Paul

Good spot but says " Discontinued - No Longer Available" seems to be the problem everywhere

[paultv]

booger, didn't spot that -

There seems to be plently of VDO pump motors around, I've bought other cheap makes in the past, they've all been really noisy or fail - so replacing the motor looks like the best option.

Fit a VDO motor to a cheaper cage??

Paul

[tha881]

Mine failed last year, purchased a Bosch item from carpartsinmotion on ebay. Fitted myself, straightforward with no modifications needed.