Fuel Pump replacement

[Amos]

I've been running the TRE 255 LPH pump for a few years now with no issues

[dukeofchen]

For what it's worth also been running aftermarket with no issues, using the Radium kit + AEM 50-1000 (340 LPH). Only note with this kit is the supplied splice connectors are garbage, so solder the connection with the appropriate fuel-resistant heat shrink.

[E46 M3]

I am very curious to see those. Can’t imagine it’s a AUS thing. Since 2013 all my records show only OE “VDO”was from dealer. Prices then were my dealership $325 w/discount. Next lowest was TheBMWPartStore @$283 and BMWPartsSource@$284.

You're right, had to search through emails and misremembered. My bad.

[old///MFanatic]

You're right, had to search through emails and misremembered. My bad.

No problem, thanks for the follow-up and wanting correct info out. I tip my hat to you sir.

[c watson]

If money is an issue, go with the fuel pump from bimmerworld. I’m sure it’s legit otherwise a reputable company such as BW wouldn’t sell it.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Hella-Fuel-Pump-Assembly-E46-M3.html

[Slideways]

Eventually, we might need a DIY on replacing the pump in the OE carrier. As mentioned above, there should be a few options that work just like the original pump (if only FCP carried the OEM pump by itself). On an OE replacement, it is annoying that you have to throw out the entire assembly just to replace the pump.

[dukeofchen]

Eventually, we might need a DIY on replacing the pump in the OE carrier. As mentioned above, there should be a few options that work just like the original pump (if only FCP carried the OEM pump by itself). On an OE replacement, it is annoying that you have to throw out the entire assembly just to replace the pump.

Buildjournal has a DIY I referenced and things went smoothly install wise – but I did initially use Radium's supplied connectors and had the wires melt / lost power to the pump because they are not properly matched to the OE wire gauge and create an unstable connection. So soldering the wires to the OE carrier is an absolute must for those going this route.

Can't speak to the longevity of an AEM pump vs. OE but I don't have any doubts about the quality of the piece and it's been running fine for the last two years.

[E46 M3]

If money is an issue, go with the fuel pump from bimmerworld. I’m sure it’s legit otherwise a reputable company such as BW wouldn’t sell it.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Hella-Fu...ly-E46-M3.html

It's out of stock everywhere, i'd buy it just to test my random coldstart issue.

[c watson]

It's out of stock everywhere, i'd buy it just to test my random coldstart issue.

Ohh the infamous e46 M3 cold start gremlin. Try sending your injector to RC fuel injection. That’s what fixed issues for a bunch of other people.

[bigjae46]

I installed the Radium Walbro conversion, installed what I'm pretty sure is a legit Walbro 255. I have to crank the car, turn off the key and then crank again then it fires up. I haven't dug into it since my car is a track car and its not too much of a hassle at this point.

[E46 M3]

Ohh the infamous e46 M3 cold start gremlin. Try sending your injector to RC fuel injection. That’s what fixed issues for a bunch of other people.

Yea got an injector shop down the road from me that said they could do it just lazy to pull them out..

[ac427]

What is the Hella part number for the E46 M3 pump?

[Slideways]

What is the Hella part number for the E46 M3 pump?

358302761

Link

[ac427]

358302761

Thanks very much. Sadly it looks like a US only part.

There is the Delphi FG1659-11B1 but it is not that much cheaper than the OEM VDO unit. If fact it is a rebadged VDO unit.

[samthejam]

I ordered a Delphi FG1659 from RockAuto. ($400 shipped) I am disappointed to say it is no longer a rebadged VDO.


Most disappointingly, out of all the things they copied they did not copy the pickup placement whatever company in China is making this.

So far my track has been great on lower fuel levels with no starvation. I was trying to just replace this and forget about it. An OE pump from the dealer is $650-680 now. So not sure what I am going to do now, besides carry a used one with me.

Are the aftermarket Hella pumps available have a better pickup solution more like the original?

Any long lasting aftermarket pump solutions with no quirks?

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