Does your BMW E9X smell like GAS? Do this to prevent it from catching fire

In this video, I replace the fuel sending unit, aka fuel pressure regulator, on my 2006 BMW E90. I had been trying to figure out why I had a strong gasoline odor from the rear driver's side wheel well, especially when the fuel pump came on. I tracked it down to small hairline cracks in the OEM fuel-sending unit, a common issue with these cars.
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Fuel Pressure Regulator from FCP Euro: tinyurl.com/56aacmxt
I'd love to know, what do you think?? What other methods have you guys tried?
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My Car: 2006 BMW E90 330i
Engine: N52 165K miles
Wheel/Tire Specs:
-Apex ARC-8 Flow Formed
Color: Hyper Silver
F: 19” x 8.5” ET 35 Profile 1 w/ Firestone Indy 500s- 225/35R19
R: 19” x 9.5” ET 33 Profile 3 +10mm Spacer
w/ Falken Azenis FK510 275/30R19
75mm Stud Conversion
Suspension:
-BC Racing BR Series
-Full Front M3 Control Arm Conversion by TRW
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Current Mods on the E9X 330i N52
Exterior:
Apex ARC-8 Wheels: tinyurl.com/4rxm9yrp
Stud Conversion Kit (~75mm) w/ Blue Mishimoto Open Lugs: tinyurl.com/6xavh88k
Spacers H&R 10mm Hub-centric: tinyurl.com/2wkvepva
Caliper Paint G2: tinyurl.com/2p86mfpw
Front Brakes: Hawk HPS Pads and ECS V4 Drilled Rotors: tinyurl.com/486djca5
Front Bumper M3 Replica w/ Air Ducts: tinyurl.com/53uxxt8x
Rear Bumper M-Tech Single Exhaust: tinyurl.com/jmfr58u5
Rear M3 Style Painted Spoiler: tinyurl.com/4jv9tupv
Front Double Slotted F80 Style Grills: tinyurl.com/4r88wcab
Piano Black Pillar Covers: tinyurl.com/bdescwh2
BMW 330i Trunk Black Lettering: tinyurl.com/493ddzjm
LED License Plate Lights: tinyurl.com/yey3eetd
Front Window Seal: tinyurl.com/nymupjx7
Rear Window Seal: tinyurl.com/yckz96hr
Interior:
Front Speakers: Alpha One by BimmerTech: tinyurl.com/kfamd73d
Steering Wheel Cover by East Detailing: tinyurl.com/wvxyhn3z
Start/Stop Button by IND in Polar Blue: tinyurl.com/2kk273jw
Cell Phone Holder: tinyurl.com/yemnt85j
Shift Knob- w/o the M: tinyurl.com/3dj7f7x6
Floor Mats- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/2p852xmj
BMW Pedal Tuner: tinyurl.com/2fafp3dj
LED Interior Light Set- tinyurl.com/52dk8s8f
Cupholders- tinyurl.com/5n8kar39
Cupholder Trim- tinyurl.com/2p88k5vr
Bluetooth Transmitter- Tunai Firefly: tinyurl.com/fjrbwrww
Headliner & Pillars by Custom Crafted Interiors: Instagram: custom_crafted_interiors_llc
Suspension:
BC Racing BR Series Coilovers: tinyurl.com/yspupze7
Control Arms: Front Full M3 Conversion by TRW: tinyurl.com/2bybj7sy
Megan Motorsport Strut Bar: tinyurl.com/s6bx8jk4
Sway Bar Bushings- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/4k7pajhv
Engine Maintenance/Mods:
Air Intake Boot by Turner Motorsports: tinyurl.com/46k43vae
K&N Intake Filter w/ carbon filter delete: tinyurl.com/bddram9t
Cowl Delete Cabin Filters by BMS: tinyurl.com/2bnmkvxt
DISA Valves for 330i Intake- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/2muzv5k2
Engine Starter by BOSCH: tinyurl.com/29hyj9f7
Valve Cover Gasket- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/5n8ke23z
Crankcase Breather Kit- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/uhswd832
VANOS Solenoids- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/2mrrpuak
Oil Filter Cap by BMS in Anodized Blue: tinyurl.com/mwavhe9r
Clutch- BMW OEM: tinyurl.com/ycknz7st
Oil Change- Liqui Moly: tinyurl.com/yehm6rns
Ignition Coil Kit by BOSCH- tinyurl.com/2p8ma2un
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[@Bmwguy2011]

Wow I’ve watched everyone’s video in this and yours is the best. Most had a second guy to help fish the lines to the other side. You did it yourself.

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

Thank you! Just make sure your tank is empty and use some gloves. My arms itched for the rest of the day after this 😂

[@JPEAZI]

Solid video. If the plastic on the top of the sending unit/pressure regulator/transfer pump is not cracked or leaking then it's not always the sending unit. Fuel can also come out of the DMTL fiber filter at the back passenger side. BMW has ZERO fix for this other than replacing the entire tank, sending unit, fuel pump, dmtl pump, and charcoal canister. Example, fuel can only be filled halfway or three quarters full and after refueling the car will have sputtering/stalling issues and sometimes stall completely. Then fuel will come out of the DMTL filter. If anyone has a confirmed diagnosis and fix, please tag me.

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

Thanks for the info! Very helpful

[@RC335]

Great video my brother🤘

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

Thanks bro!

[@JPEAZI]

Also, to remove the fuel lines push them in first and then squeeze the side and pull out.

[@juanjr.campos143]

Great vid bro & really appreciate the info. Also is this the reason why it also leaks on the bottom of the car or would that be maybe because it has a small hole on mines that’s leaking? I also smell the gas in the interior so idk if by fixing this the bottom will stop leaking now?

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

This is the most likely reason. I too had gas leaking through the bottom 🤙🏼

[@juanjr.campos143]

Btw how was was both those new parts you got?

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

They worked perfectly. No issues at all

[@nebojsa1976]

I have this issue (328i 2008 bmw). Fuel gauge is stuck at 3/4 (it goes to 0 when I turn off the car) all the time and there is very bad inside smell of fuel. Could this be sending unit at the drivers side or maybe fuel pump at passenger side?

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

It’s likely that the sending unit is cracked and that the fuel buoy is stuck.

[@nebojsa1976]

@@OTTOWERKSPR Ok, so the best option is to replace just sending unit (whole assembly), correct? That's the one on the drivers side, I'm guessing. Or maybe I try to fix that fuel buoy by moving it up and down or disassembling that unit that is connected to fuel buoy?

[@damianspears2469]

What was the code for the engine light

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

The check engine light never turned on for it. It just smelled like gas ⛽️

[@vmmramos]

Hey, is your BMW still going strong? How many miles now ?

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

Hey bro. Its been parked for about 3 months now with a broken alternator and I haven’t had the time to fix it. It has 165K miles. Its an easy fix but I lack the time at this moment. Ill make a video of it though. Stay tuned!

[@vmmramos]

@@OTTOWERKSPR Yeah bring a video, I'm considering getting a N52 130i as a daily, would you say it's a bad idea?

[@XxAzraelTheAngelxX]

No mine just smells like burnt oil lol

[@OTTOWERKSPR]

🤣🤣 they all do 🥲