Detailed replacement procedure for fuel filters with built-in pressure regulators. Also procedure for removing and repairing a leaking pressure regulator vac…
BMW E46 Fuel Filter and Pressure Regulator Vacuum Line Replacement
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Hey man. Nice video. Need alittle advice, Since i changed the fuel pump on
my E36 318i. After cold start running 10 to 15 kms, it starts smelling like
fuel overflow in the engine (Coming in more then required) and also
unstable idles. What would be the problem? How can i get it fixed? Any help
would be appreciated
Very helpful thanks man
if you are finding it hard to remove the rubber pipe from the filter it can
be helpful to heat the rubber with a lighter to make it nice and soft :)
I’ll certainly consider your feedback. Thanks for watching.
Alan, thanks for the kinds words — appreciate it. Making these videos is
tough work, I’ve learned since doing my first one here. Kudos to all others
who have taken the time to document their car repairs. If I had to do it
over again I’d do a few things differently to reduce the length of the
video a little, but I’m glad you see the value in the vacuum line segment.
Overall I did want to capture some of what I wasn’t seeing in other fuel
filter videos, so your feedback is very helpful. Thanks!
Your guides would be a lot more user friendly. If you don’t faff so much,
just try and be concise and to the point.
Nice work Tyler — and way to celebrate!
Success! I had to do it in the garage due to driveway incline and I would
rather blow up the house and car than be crushed by my car. Those low
pressure hoses were really degraded after just 3 months. SAE J30R7 fuel
hose is a no no on our cars and now I know. Didn’t spill more than a couple
of drops on me, more came out pulling into the garage. Celebrated by
ordering a PC 7424 DA buffer/polisher. I have had her since Sep last year,
flew to VA and drove it back to OK. Instantly fell in love. 🙂
Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I did mine today and
your video helped me a lot especially the vacuum line which was not covered
in most of the diy video around.
yeap got them thanks again so much for the vid really helped out tons
This possibly the best DIY fuel filter replacement video I have seen, even
explaining the vaccum lines which is vital and very much overlooked since
its not covered in any DIY tutorials. Great job! Do you by any chance know
what the size of the hose was?
Sorry, forgot to say, I don’t recall the size of the hose. I just matched
it up with what was at the store — it did list the size, I just can’t
remember now. Bring a section of your old hose with you — it seems to be a
standard size and matches up easily enough. Thanks.
Tyler and fellow ZHP owner — thanks for commenting! The long plastic
portion of the vacuum line was in perfect shape. It was the rubber hose
sections that fit on both ends that were toast. That cover is much more
difficult to deal with that it should be, for sure! Sorry to hear about the
leak — best of luck getting it all taken care of. Cheers!
A fellow zhp owner. I have a 06 coupe 6MT and will be replacing the rubber
lines after I replaced the original ones 3 months ago with the wrong
pressure line when doing the filter. Just developed a leak. I was thinking
about doing the vacuum line as well but it was in decent condition. Did you
buy the plastic line or just the rubber hose to replace? I remember that
cover being a big pain in the butt. I’ll be subscribing for sure.
You are very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment — I really
appreciate it. Hope you’re already enjoying the benefits of a new filter
and properly operating vacuum line.