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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
If the lower connection is leaking then a piece...

If the lower connection is leaking then a piece of glue lined heat shrink works nicely.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
Are you replacing the fuel pump by it self or as...

Are you replacing the fuel pump by it self or as an assembly with the sender? By "cluster" the mechanic means "instrument cluster." Maybe post where you live and someone might be able to suggest a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
Another good excuse to get an Arduino on-board!...

Another good excuse to get an Arduino on-board! This could be monitored along with engine temp and crankcase vacuum. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
Having 2 fuel pumps or even a separate pump for...

Having 2 fuel pumps or even a separate pump for the syphon jet would solve a lot of issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
The o-ring only gets deformed from fuel pressure...

The o-ring only gets deformed from fuel pressure pushing on it when the plastic tubes get deformed/shrink/tilt and provides excess clearance. I took mine apart to check and everything looks like new....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
Putting in new senders was never the answer. You...

Putting in new senders was never the answer. You need to find the problem and repair it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
Engine vacuum (atmospheric pressure) could easily...

Engine vacuum (atmospheric pressure) could easily crush tank. Also fuel pump could easily crush tank the same way if tank is not venting.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
I am assuming that the bottom of the tank is...

I am assuming that the bottom of the tank is getting sucked up(and top down) further than the sprung travel ??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
I am not sure how the vent valve works in this...

I am not sure how the vent valve works in this system but the purge valve is hooked to manifold vacuum and can definitely fail open.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
By back-up ring I mean a thin split plastic or...

By back-up ring I mean a thin split plastic or metal ring beside the o-ring on the low pressure side. They often get used in hydraulics for this exact reason. The backup ring not only prevents the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
If you put in a backup-ring the o-ring will not...

If you put in a backup-ring the o-ring will not get pushed out like that. It almost looks like it was designed to have a backup ring installed and they forgot to put it in at the factory.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 51,717
Posted By 80stech
It would be interesting to see if/how far and...

It would be interesting to see if/how far and where the vent extends into the tank.
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