Fixing Fuel Leak on a BMW E36 - Sending Unit, Gasket, and Hose Replacement

The replacement parts have finally come in! In this video, I go over how I remedied my fuel leak from the sending unit area. It was hard to tell if the culprit was the sending unit, the gasket, or the hose but every components showed significant wear so I replaced them all. Check it out…
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[@JaCk-ep6px]

better option to unscrew fuel level sender cap: use small wooden bar and a gentle hammer

[@DIRTYvinnieXD]

Did your interior smell ??

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Yes, a strong smell of fuel especially after filling up the tank. After it was fixed there was no more smell at all.

[@DIRTYvinnieXD]

@@tractioncontroldelete I got a drops of fuel at the front of the fuel tank on the left tank after filling up yesterday. Thanks for bringing up the fuel sender. I will take a look tomorrow as it is easy to acces

[@tractioncontroldelete]

@@DIRTYvinnieXD you’re welcome! Reach out to me on IG if you want to send photo/video so I can help you narrow down the issues

[@olimpiollanes2928]

Fuel gauge does not functioning, what is the cause?

[@tractioncontroldelete]

It’s the sending unit. The sending unit also has a fuel level gauge attached to it. Sometimes it gets worn out of just stuck. Change the sending unit and the problem will resolve itself.

[@olimpiollanes2928]

@@tractioncontroldelete thank you so much.

[@tractioncontroldelete]

@@olimpiollanes2928 Good luck. Feel free to reach back out if you run into any into any hiccups.

[@ZallZdubs]

How do you remove the hoses looks hard as I found my leak coming from those hoses

[@tractioncontroldelete]

I used pliers to pull off the clamp - it’s fine if you damage it while removing it. The OEM clamp is a single use one so you should plan on having replacement ones. Just make sure the clamps you get are for fuel hoses so it doesn’t destroy your new hose.

[@ZallZdubs]

@@tractioncontroldelete ohh ok but I mean the actual hoses

[@kingazhar1212]

Bro i do not know if you can help .. i want to know how to change the Hose itself please ??

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Do you have IG? If you do reach out to me and we can work it out

[@ZallZdubs]

I still have a fuel leak but it’s coming from the engine do you know what stuff can leak around there

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Three main areas fuel leaks from in the engine: 1) fuel injector O-rings; 2) fuel lines/hoses nearer to the windshield; and 3) the fuel injectors themselves could be bad. I think it’s likely the O-Rings or a Fuel Hose/Line as opposed to a fuel injector because you haven’t described other symptoms that would indicate your injector is faulty at this point. If it’s just the fuel smell then start by checking fuel hoses/lines while the car is running because it’s easier to catch a leak when the components are under pressure. If no leaks in the lines/hoses, then inspect the injectors and the O-rings.

[@ZallZdubs]

@@tractioncontroldelete it’s just a fuel smell I didn’t see any leaks under the car but how do you remove the injectors on m42

[@tractioncontroldelete]

@@ZallZdubs In short, you’d remove the fuel rail then the injectors come out. The fuel rail is the metal/aluminum bar above the injectors. Once that is out the way they come right out. One other thing, check that your spark plugs are torqued to spec… if they are loose then it can cause a fuel smell sometimes as the unburnt fuel can easily escape

[@moalmasi7445]

Where did you order the parts ??

[@moalmasi7445]

I have the same problem but it’s from my right side

[@tractioncontroldelete]

I got everything from ECS Tuning

[@moalmasi7445]

@@tractioncontroldelete can you help me to find one for the right side ?

[@tractioncontroldelete]

@@moalmasi7445 it’s the same exact process but just on the opposite side. Let me know if you need any help - DM me on IG if you have any pictures that might help me assist you with what’s going on

[@moalmasi7445]

@@tractioncontroldelete what is your ig?