Help required Removal of fuel pipes to fuel pump Z3m

[Lulubell]

Hi there.
Planning on replacing my fuel pump with Walbro Motorsport 255LPH .
Any idea how the two pipes are removed?
Had a look on many forums google etc but want to double check the correct process as there are many types on the z3 e36
The green clip at the base do you push it in then pull up?
Or push the 90” pipe down then push in the clip inward.
Or put screwdriver behind this green clip then move outward at same time pulling up on 90” pipe.
Or just twist to remove.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I want to get my ducks in a row to prevent damage before fitting motor this Thursday (if it arrives in time.)
Cheers.
Ady

 

[Pingu]

It's not a twist-to-release.

Press down to take the pressure of the locking mechanism, then press the two green buttons together, then gently pull the coupling towards you.

You can get a tool that helps. It looks like a pair of pliers.

Fuel Line Disconnect Pliers In Line Filter Pipes (Neilsen CT3910)

Fuel Line Pliers Fits many makes of vehicle including Audi, VW, Fiat, Vauxhall, Mercedes

www.diy.com

 

[Lulubell]

Happy days mate..
Really appreciate this..
Just ordered this tool too..

 

[bp;ptxus]

Hello. I just picked up this old thread because I need to switch out the fuel pump on my 2001 S54. The part number is 16.14.2.229.672. Was that the one you were able to replace? Thank you

 

[Lulubell]

Hi there,
I replaced mine with Walbro Motorsport 255LPH which works great.
Mine is the s50 engine so I don’t know if it’s the same ?

Here is my how to do if it helps..

How to guide to remove & replace fuel pump Z3m including relay

Finally completed today on my 1999 T plate Z3m s50 engine U.K spec coupe , some pointers below to help someone removing pump to prevent some mistakes I made or help troubleshooting pump issues. It’s a bit detailed but that’s how I roll… …Removing fuel pump… Fuel pump is behind driver seat...

zroadster.org

 

[bp;ptxus]

I think that it is a different part number, sadly, but thank you anyway!

 

[Lulubell]

The part number your end is correct for S54 ..

https://www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts.co.uk/p/BMW_2002_Z3-M32-Coupe/Fuel-pump/131991708/16142229672.html

mine is S50..

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

BMW parts Z3 E36 Z3 M Fuel pump and fuel level sensor

www.realoem.com

Very expensive too..
Give Cotswold Cheltenham BMW as they give discount just say myself a ”M3Cutter off the bmw forum“

Be honest the fuel pump looks very similar to my original which was replaced with Walbro Motorsport 255LPH and gives better pressure sort of upgrade ..
It’s easy to swop this pump out with the Walbro , but follow my instructions , especially make sure the “base of the pump with the filter ” protrudes out on base supporting this pump as high-lighted red in pic! Or will give wrong fuel level’s..

BMW Fuel Pump Assembly with Fuel Level Sending Unit O.E.M. 16 14 2 229 672 16142229672 16-14-2-229-672 16.14.2.229.672 | Pelican Parts

O.E.M. Fuel Pump Assembly with Fuel Level Sending Unit Call (310)626-8765. May Qualify For FREE SHIPPING. Parts# 16 14 2 229 672 16-14-2-229-672 16.14.2.229.672 16142229672. Z3.

www.pelicanparts.com

 

[bp;ptxus]

I will talk to the mechanic doing the job. Thx so much! Some sh*t drunk smacked into my parked car, and the original mechanic kept my car for so long and never started it up, so the pump seized. It's cost me a lot of money out of pocket - so upset right now. Hope this solution works!

 

[Lulubell]

Sorry to here that bud , some lowlife out there unfortunately!!

Check the relay first as they do fail which mine did !! mine was under the drivers side above the throttle, remove plastic above its in the far right corner green in colour only £18 from the dealer . Or swop out temporarily the horn relay as that’s the same (I described this in my fit list)

 

[bp;ptxus]

Thanks a lot. I will check it out tomorrow. Photo of boy in his prime...