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1991 BMW 318i Question: do I have to replace the whole fule pump to replace the filter sock?

 

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birdsong48, Spokane, WA, November 19, 2010, 12:34
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My fule filter was blocked so I replaced it.
The car still did not start so I pulled out the fule pump and tested it and it ran but the sock was bad.

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    ZeeTech November 19, 2010, 17:54
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    If you give me the last seven digits of the VIN# I can check in the parts catalog if the sock available separately, I can give you the part# also if available.

    Zee

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    birdsong48, November 21, 2010, 09:59
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    T'hanks Zee for the help.
    My vin on my 91 318i is... WBAAF9313MEET3587

    Thanks again
    birdsong

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    ZeeTech, November 21, 2010, 15:32
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    I really need only the last 7 digits. The one you gave me is incorrect - that's the message I got when enter it into the OE BMW catalogue. Could you recheck it please?

    Zee

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    birdsong48, November 22, 2010, 12:33
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    sorry about that.
    Try this...... EE73587

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    ZeeTech, November 22, 2010, 13:45
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    Unfortunately it comes as an assembly, the sock filter is not available separately.

    Zee

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    sparky8265 November 21, 2010, 00:00
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    if the filter is new I'd change out the pump and the sock, so that way you save yourself costly repairs down the line best to do these as a one shot fix

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