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10-06-2017, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Fuel leak on driver side tank
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I had my car up on the lift last night and noticed fuel on the underside of my driver side gas tank, I've noticed the smell for the last little while but always just assumed it was from my catless exhaust. After further investigation I noticed the fuel seems to be seeping out from the top of the tank and running down. Has anyone else experienced this or heard of this issue before? I havent removed the tank and located the leak as it seems like quite a task to get into without seeking any insight. Thanks in advance.
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10-14-2017, 06:11 PM | #2 |
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Alright, Just in case anyone has the same issue I've been having IE; strong unburned fuel scent from left side rear quarter panel, I've found the issue, and I guess it is quite common amongst these cars even though I couldn't find much on this issue with the M3's.
After lifting the rear seat and removing 4 10mm nuts the fuel pump/ fuel filter transfer pump is exposed, I noticed some pooled gasoline in there, I turned the ignition on and allowed the pump to pressurize the system and fuel literally started spraying out of the exposed plastic top from quite a few hairline cracks. I have now ordered the replacement kit luckily it was the fuel pump transfer side (left side) and not the fuel pump assembly side (right side) as it is half the price. I will replace this when the part gets here and the issue should be remediated. Hope this helps someone in the future. I should note that even though this is located under the rear seat there was no scent of fuel in the actual car, I could only notice the scent after driving, outside of the car, and like I noted before the unburned fuel is visible underneath the car on the gas tank.
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This is a super common issue among all bmw models. Eventually they all do it. Be sure to go slow, and make sure all of the cross over lines and wiring are reattached properly without interfering with the float. If you don't get the lower bucket perfect in its spot, the fuel gauge will read wayyyyyyy off.
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Evening. I believe I have the same issue. I was gifted an E91 and I smell gas on the driver rear side. I would like to know the name or part number so I can order it. Also, if there's a video or anything like that that would help me take care of it, that would be awesome.
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08-24-2022, 04:47 PM | #5 |
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Yes.... As these cars age, the fuel sender housing cracks and it begins to smell like fuel and often times leaks as well. The issue is not the rubber seal, replacing that will not solve it as the entire assembly needs to be replaced. The driver side unit is more prone to failing than the passenger side.
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06-05-2024, 12:47 AM | #6 |
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fuel leak on driver side
I noticed drop in MPG and thought it may be from getting a set of coilovers and not having the alignment done right after. So I took my car in for alignment, and they noticed driver side fuel tank is wet. When I removed rear seats and removed 4 bolts to unveil the fuel tank, it was freaking wet with gasoline. I'm not sure if it's just gasket or the fuel transfer pump having a crack, but will replace whichever is the issue.
Here are some parts no for reference. I think if you buy these parts, o rings come with the kit. Passenger side unit is over $500 but driver side is about $250. Driver side 16112283495 Passenger side 16112283497 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=16_0601 |
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