eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 Despite having a decent amount of spares, a good E28 in-tank fuel pump is not something I have. (I do have an E34 one, that *should* work) So I'm looking to upgrade to an OEM+ type solution as that appears to be cheaper than a standard OEM pump. Thoughts on this? https://catuned.com/walbro-fuel-pump-genuine-install-kit Or any other suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted October 8, 2017 535i use a low pressure high volume in tank pump with the main high pressure one under the car I have used options in both of those if needed , also new options info , as just replaced both of mine last week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 @BM WORLD I'd prefer to go new. What setup did you go with? I know they can run ok most of the time with a dead tank pump, but I'm still going to want to rev over 5k on a 1/4 tank haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 vdo in tank pump , modify the pickup setup sleightly std bosch 040 type etc http://petrojectnz.co.nz/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 Not too keen on a pump that's not Ethanol rated (in case I have to run Gull, unless it means E85 or something). http://www.nzefi.com/product/vdo-tank-lift-pump-pre-pump/ Since I need to replace all the fuel hoses as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) How about replacing two pumps for one? I found a good write up/ discussion which suggests a TRE-340 in-tank pump is the best solution. http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=101410&start=100 should add that they do not recommend the Walbro pumps. Edited March 28, 2018 by tcbaurpower Extra comment 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannabis9478 24 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 I have the same issue, bought the kit @tcbaurpower mentioned but yet to installed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodachrome 157 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 For anyone else that comes across this, its worth noting that NOT ALL E28's even have the intank fuel pump. My 525i M30 does not. Ive gone off and ordered a nice Aeromotive unit to replace/upgrade (and remove external) something that isnt even there or wired to be there. https://e28goodies.com/intank-pump-zip-tie-fix/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, Kodachrome said: For anyone else that comes across this, its worth noting that NOT ALL E28's even have the intank fuel pump. My 525i M30 does not. Ive gone off and ordered a nice Aeromotive unit to replace/upgrade (and remove external) something that isnt even there or wired to be there. https://e28goodies.com/intank-pump-zip-tie-fix/ thats why you use the bmw parts websites online etc enter vin number etc bmwfan.net realoem etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodachrome 157 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Lol, I did that afterwards (and are hardly conclusive anyhow!), usually I do it first but I assumed from everything I read as it was from the position of "e28's use intank + external" pumps! I'll look into putting a fuel wiring bulkhead seal in and running my own wires. Given I want to increase the power, its going to have to get a performance intank upgrade at some point regardless. Edited August 3, 2020 by Kodachrome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
