Excellent video - clear and easy to follow. I'm a 63 year old female with minor mechanical skills but I watched the video and followed it exactly and it worked like a charm! My husband is too tall to fit in the back seat to do it and we're 200 miles from a dealership, so it was me or nothing! I loved the tips and explanation of how to do everything. Great job!
@gulfcoastlandandhauling20245 жыл бұрын
Carol Holt awesome!
@dwaynejacobs95582 жыл бұрын
very nice ! women can do repairs just the same as men !
@andrei37202 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynejacobs9558 no
@JaayMagnum Жыл бұрын
@@andrei3720 grow up
@user-ot7jd9dt7t Жыл бұрын
Is he 9ft 8 😂
@auck19693 жыл бұрын
This man is hands down one of the most knowledgeable BMW KZbinrs. You've helped me so much with my 05 330ci. You've saved me many hundreds of dollars, probably much more. Thanks so much for your time and knowledge, it's greatly appreciated.
@myxipitlik25 жыл бұрын
I would like to add....... to minimize or even prevent fuel from spilling after taking the hose off is to do this (if time allow) when the car has been sitting at least overnight and the engine has not been started. This way the pressure inside the fuel line has been reduced and will prevent gas from spraying inside your car. Thank you for making this video.
@Unavalivle10 ай бұрын
I wonder if opening your fuel cap to release pressure from the system before doing the job would help too
@CoRoy-G4 жыл бұрын
I lime how you dont skip tje nut/bolt/screww removal. Some youtube mechanics skip it and make things look so easy... Thats half the battle sometimes
@ellencain9695 жыл бұрын
the best DIY video ive ever seen especially in automobile how-to's. thank you for sparing all the useless candor and getting down to what we came here to see... i also really enjoyed how you began the video with symptoms that would call for this replacement. great job!
@u_Nobz4 жыл бұрын
Just changed my fuel pump two mins ago, thank you so much for this video . It helped me so much that I’m even proud of myself for doing it
@datboi98822 жыл бұрын
Mine is starting to fail now. I was so worried that this repair would cost me a fortune to get a mechanic but I’m glad that it’s a lot simpler then I thought it was gonna be!
@u_Nobz2 жыл бұрын
@@datboi9882 happy to hear that, all the best.
@Unavalivle10 ай бұрын
@@datboi9882 what were the symptoms you had for the failing pump?
@akilkasumbamuhangi11677 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This video was super helpful. Specifically about removing the electrical connector from the pump. My was super dead. No response. The new one powered up immediately and the car started right up. Admittedly it probably should have been replaced a while ago. I have a 2001 330i with 135k on it and was running the original pump. I saw someone in a forum say "living on borrowed time." That was me. Thanks again and I'm subscribing!
@chesterjones95655 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video! I used it last night to replace my fuel pump and it took me just over an hour. Only think I would add is to clamp off the fuel hose with some long nose vice-grips to avoid the "big splash"!!!
@r.innovationsweinnovatesoo29155 жыл бұрын
Its worth removing the power connector then start the engine till the fuel is used up possibly ?
@cdesousa63394 жыл бұрын
@@r.innovationsweinnovatesoo2915 or just release the pressure under hood by pushing in on fuel rail? I'm going to do this today. A thought.
@atlanticearthaerials61975 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason, I'll be doing this over the weekend. Your videos are awesome and a huge benefit to those of us that will drive our E46's into the ground : )
@jarrettriley40718 ай бұрын
I treat my e46 how they should be treated 😂
@brandonchappell1535 Жыл бұрын
Should be noted the M3 uses a totally different connector, just found out the hard way, along with all the headaches with seller trying to wiggle their way out of refund. These use barb n hose, m3 has rimlock attachment. Plenty of 330i pumps being sold on eBay listing compatibility with the M3 too, again, a point I discovered after the fact!! Great vid as always man
@mikemoreno44695 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - beautifully explained and filmed. Thank you very much.
@midcoastmoto87243 жыл бұрын
You legend. This video saved me hundreds, job done in 10 minutes. As always, you create some of the best E46 maintenance material out there. Thank you
@radioindiana55962 жыл бұрын
very little mechanical skills and only the most basic tools here. this video helped me get the bad pump and new one in in 40 minutes. perfect video. thanks so much!
@jacobmaldonado89424 жыл бұрын
Easily the most clear and concise e46 repair guy on KZbin!!
@billmuse94384 жыл бұрын
Boy do I love the fast-forwarding over the boring bits! Every How-To vid should do this! And the trouble-shooting intro was a solid bonus. Excellent job. Five/five stars. Would watch again.
@ksmuffin5 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly surprised at how easy this job was to do. Great video, thank you.
@Billythe3rdd7 ай бұрын
BEST BMW FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT 💪🏽
@dougwestervelt9289 Жыл бұрын
Helped me replace my fuel pump with no problems whatsoever. Back on the road. Thanks tons, SLTV! :)
@georgikukov51295 жыл бұрын
Brooooooooo thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! My car.. it wouldnt start today (E46 318Ci) Last night it was PERFECT (as usual) today it just wouldnt start?! The starter was spinning everything normal but it wouldnt start.. No lights on the dash.. Must be fuel related my brain said, i checked the components and most probable issue was a fuel pump, saw the video, took few tools and what i did was i hit the fuel pump with the hammer as i was spinning the key to start the car, and it worked :D it started! So now that i had a car, i went and bough a pump had it replaced and issue solved within 1 hour :D Thanks so much man, it was gonna take 4 days if i let my mechanic do that on his own! No car for the weekend? Not today! :D
@BarneyZ284 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual! I didnt get nearly that much fuel gushing out the hose connection. I used a brush and a shop vac with the narrow nozzle to clean up the area before removal. It's important to make sure you seat that gasket as you did before trying to insert the pump and you can install it before inserting the pump in the hole. It's a little easier to make sure it's seated perfectly that way but just requires a little more jockeying of the pump since the hole becomes slightly smaller. I also marked the ring so I knew about how far to tighten without going overboard. Couldnt get a VDO right away so chose the Bosch and its fine so far. I was too scared to try one of the $50 generics which had a few reviewers with premature failures ;)
@shahzeboy16096 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial, did mine today, took me 3 hours but my car works now and it only cost me $80
@JuanelosLibre5 ай бұрын
Just followed your video and replaced my fuel filter. Awesome video. Thanks a bunch. 👍🏽🙏🏽✌🏽
@paulslavens24766 жыл бұрын
Well done! Very well put together with respect to all the tricks and what is important.
@SuperiorVideos125 жыл бұрын
I wish you were in pa to work on my car. I do all of my own work mostly because I don't trust many shops but I can tell your knowledge of bmws is far above an average mechanic. Great videos
@charlestate44585 жыл бұрын
I love your videos they have helped me tremendously to keep my 2002 BMW 330ci convertible running great!
@PetrosandXi2 жыл бұрын
The tip for putting the seal on first before the pump saved my ass. About to break it by pushing it in. Thanks for the vid it was great, I've seen some other vid saying to unplug the fuel pump fuse the letting the car die so fuel wouldn't be in the lines as much idk if thats true but maybe try it for yourself
@JohnFaire5 жыл бұрын
When reusing an old pump, you can test the sender part of the fuel pump with a voltmeter. Using the two pins that are closest together at the outside connector, empty should read close to 70ohms and full close to 400ohms. If the float arm moves freely, and you get those readings on your voltmeter when moving the arm, the sender part of the assembly works fine. If those readings are way off or don't scale smoothly, the arm can be pried off with small flathead, then the piece with the contacts for the arm can be cleaned or resurfaced with 1k grit sand paper. Recheck ohms with voltmeter.
@EchonoxxTV2 жыл бұрын
Most clear automotive tutorial, thank you!
@MarkRatermann5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, beautiful job explaining the entire procedure. Clear, easy to understand and no unnecessary verbiage.
@ShopLifeTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@konstantinosantoniou3 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for your video. Very clear instructions. I have no mechanical engineering skills but I managed to change the pump by myshelf
@narutosfreind2 жыл бұрын
Great video very on point, if your fuel pump ring is as rusted and seized up as mine was your gonna be there for a while
@vermontdancer78047 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for the videos. They help me stay on top with the maintenance on my E46 325xi.
@Matice216 жыл бұрын
I just changed my fuel pump on my 99 323i with the help of this video. Thankx Jason 💯💯💯
@scottgraham46832 жыл бұрын
Nice video but you're wrong about the second Fuel Sender, It does not send fuel from one side of the tank to the other. To account for surging and fuel moving about in the tank BMW use two fuel level senders for the gauge. The cluster takes an average of both senders and a delta fuel gauge reading. Otherwise the gauge would rise and fall every time you went round a corner.
@dwaynejacobs95582 жыл бұрын
well spoken !
@keithrogers22956 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for posting these videos, man! I really appreciate it. They're a HUGE help!
@samhannoun76737 жыл бұрын
Perfect step by step instructions helped me a lot. Thank You.
@jonrefshauge74547 жыл бұрын
Subscribed to your channel. Your videos on DIY E46s are the best on KZbin. Fuel pump took less than an hour. Thanks
@CaptLogan-09116 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial my man.. did this in an hour without breaking a sweat, appreciate your videos a lot.
@redskizedski73367 жыл бұрын
Wow that was really good mate!Thanks very much,very concise and easy to follow!
@TheV8Pumpkin7 жыл бұрын
im guessing alot of these vids also apply to an e39, you guys got another sub :)
@nikvasquez11906 жыл бұрын
You make every thing so much easier thank you!
@jordanensminger60463 жыл бұрын
Your vids help me a lot when doing maintenance or something fails! Thanks!
@origachima5 жыл бұрын
Thanks soo much!!! I have my e46 and you are helping me fix it along the way!! thanks man!!
@ShopLifeTV5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! glad it helped!
@testosteronba6 жыл бұрын
You are the man!! No sh@&$ talk only informative!! Easy and simple!
@caitlinmoquin17992 жыл бұрын
HELP!! Outstanding video and thorough instructions. Despite replacing the fuel pump and installing a new BMW fuel pump relay switch, behind the glove compartment, my 2003 - 325xi (E46) still won't start/turn over. My gas tank is 3/4 full. Any and all suggestions to troubleshoot the problem are welcome to get it started. Thank you.
@th1alb6 жыл бұрын
i really like the last step of organizing the seat belts :) it's a very good video, thanks!
@HLamTran77 жыл бұрын
Do a video on wheel set ups on an e46. I was wondering what is the most aggressive square set up on a stock e46 325xi would be
@danielutzu20004 жыл бұрын
Excellent indeed!! Great stuff!!!! Thanks....and the one where u show how to change the fuel filter...that one as well great! thanks dude!!! Now i know where to look if i need a car related mechanics tutorial...cheers!
@andreaboggiani69877 жыл бұрын
Good guide Jason! I want ti ask you if you can make a video about your car, talking about all the modification you have done and how it was before the swap! I will be glad to you! Bye
@ShopLifeTV7 жыл бұрын
That's a good video idea! I have a video of my car before the swap but I haven't made an updated one ever since the swap. I will upload it soon!
@andreaboggiani69877 жыл бұрын
ShopLifeTV Thank you!
@mnoble9997 жыл бұрын
ShopLifeTV any reason to disconnect battery?
@craftrunner6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks you make great videos so easy to follow..keep up the good work 🤩
@lukecarter19783 жыл бұрын
Loved the video by the way, I've just replaced the fuel pump on our E46 320d. Thank you
@rambr0vids3 жыл бұрын
Good instructional video, just wish I could fast forward the boring bits in real life, lol! Oh, and by the symptoms you described, mine is most definitely a fuel pump issue.
@TrollBot-dv1rk4 жыл бұрын
Easy peasy, thanks for another great professional video.
@CliveDuncanFRSSRBASPSNDD5 жыл бұрын
First class video. Instructive, concise and well presented
@troocorp31085 жыл бұрын
Very clear and succinct. Thank you.
@chadanddyson62006 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!! You saved me a lot of money!!! You got another sub..
@davidmartin9505 Жыл бұрын
For better safety Ive seen guys use a brass punch (no sparks) vs a screw driver to remove the retaining ring. Bleed line pressure first to avoid spray and disconnecting the battery helps to avoid spark or fire.
@kendtchileninjah59052 жыл бұрын
Cant find anything on coupes. Is it the same? Sucks about the fuel tank..I just filled mine up a day before. Good video and great recording. Thanks
@StevenMKifer4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just did it. Super easy but still won't start. Literally the same car. Tried putting more gas hoping it was just too low. It didn't even register that I put more gas in. Think it's the fuel sender?
@missvogue52152 ай бұрын
I learnt something today Lefty = Loosey and Righty = Tighty 😂😂
@talamook5 жыл бұрын
My pump is the original. I'm afraid if I cut off that one time use connector the blue hose then wont be long enough to reach the pump to reconnect it.. Any advice? Thanks! Great video. You explained everything very thoroughly.
@harrisjohnny4777 жыл бұрын
this video is a perfect excellent professionally done video every detail was the taking care of thank you very much I'm going to watch it again.
@mrgarrison66465 жыл бұрын
Hey, love your channel! Did you have a video on replacing the fuel sender? Thanks :)
@kyleholland79337 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! Mine is alive and running again!
@ginopassaro79053 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping this bimmers on the road Its not cheap and can be often
@elizabethkihara26684 жыл бұрын
Easy to follow and very clear and concise. Just subscribed! Thanks for the awesome video!
@E36andE46vlog2 жыл бұрын
You are the best on YoutTube for E46, but now the fuell is on the foam gasket.. that 's gonna be smelly :P
@tomkelly5002 жыл бұрын
You are so good at what you do! Thanks
@stevez97642 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial video thank you !
@caitlinmoquin17992 жыл бұрын
Got my car started!!!
@taaayll4 жыл бұрын
The fuel hose clamp is 12-15mm and is 7.5mm wide.
@maleksweidan48397 жыл бұрын
your the best plz keep it up I personally learned a lot from u you helped me a lot to do my car hi from Germany 👍😎
@heavenalmighty16666 жыл бұрын
Doing this right now man, the video really helped! Thanks again!
@billfly2186 Жыл бұрын
Good video, but....remove fuel pressure relay, and then run your car til it stops (a few seconds) to purge the lines. Disconnect battery. Don't strike metal on metal around fuel. Use brass or two screw drivers opposite of each to remove ring. Easy but be safe.
@marioatrucking2 жыл бұрын
Great Video 😊
@ShopLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mario!
@jamespowton45964 жыл бұрын
Another clear concise diy A1
@Vgk362 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Does this also help if you run the car then come back and it's hard to start? Let's say full temp 15 minute drive shit off then go to turn back on in like 10 /15 minutes and takes longer to start scenario
@maxforce7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very professional and step by step instructions here have this like and subscribe.
@1BMWdrvr17 жыл бұрын
You seem like a good kid, (yes I am old). Thanks for making these videos. If I lived in So. Calif. I would take my car to you in a heartbeat... I hope you have as much work as you want to take in. Do you know of a way to find reputable mechanics by geographic location? I don't mind paying the dealer but you make things look so easy and fast that I wonder if they aren't charging me way too much for simple repairs. I'd rather pay a small businesses owner like you, than pay so much to a dealer... Best regards.
@yuhaichou7 жыл бұрын
Great teaching video, hello fm Taiwan~
@jeromevet0074 жыл бұрын
a bit late , but if you dont want fuel squirting out in your face while doing this ! , remove the fuelpump fuse, (fuse 53 i think, 15A ) start te car to empty the line and pressure. then do the pump.
@macksmart92347 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial saved me 200 bucks thanks bro
@TwoStrokeJonathan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! now i dont have to figure out why it has two pumps and which is which! Do you know if a 535/525 walbro will fit in that tank hanger?
@Shas4Ever4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Your videos are really informative.
@brendanhanrahan39505 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help your video is very clear and helpful keep up the good work.
@scottsomkhit5443 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks for the video. Helped me a lot
@fox11105 жыл бұрын
I love you bro lol Thank you for this video, so smooth and detailed 👍👍
@keoagilenkhwebane15675 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is very informative. I have got a question for you or anyone who thinks can help. My BMW e46 330d when the fuel is low, can't really tell how low because the fuel gauge on the screen is always at empty(lighting), shows the DDE light and starts making rough idle. So the question is can it be the fuel pump.?
@user-ub5rg6fn6e3 жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial!!
@CP-jh9fj7 жыл бұрын
Timing chain, Set Timing, replace head gasket Video plz;)
@SPARTANxB3126 жыл бұрын
check out 50skid
@camgreer5 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to release pressure on the line before unclamping it at the pump? Would make a cleaner job. Excellent instructions, thank you.
@MyProductTutorials6 жыл бұрын
Very informal video man! Keep up the excellent work. I'm subbing
@lukecarter19783 жыл бұрын
Can I just add that the sides in which the sender unit and the fuel pump are only this way around for left hand drive. **The fuel pump for right hand drive version ie UK is behind the drivers side. **The sender unit is behind the passenger side.
@adambaros79585 жыл бұрын
Thanks man these videos are very helpful
@LRNM3402 жыл бұрын
Great video, only guy online explaining both sides. What led me here was im more then sure fuel gauge is bad. Moves to E pretty quick. By 200 miles says im on empty But wondering what side i would need to fix that? Any input would be great thank you.
@cruzzguzman2 жыл бұрын
let's say the gasket wasn't installed properly or isn't sitting too flush... would that cause hesitation and power loss as well as only a p0174 code?
@dwaynejacobs95582 жыл бұрын
if the gasket was not seated properly, most likely spill gasoline into the car.
@stevenkirkland98293 жыл бұрын
You demonstrated how to replace the entire assembly. I want to replace just the pump. My fuel gauge is not acting up, The pump only is almost $100 less than the entire assembly.
@ot3tech1504 жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the video!
@zgarrow7 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! Could you also do a video on replacing the fuel filter/regulator?