Fuel Tank Sender [Archive] - ClubBimmer.com Forums

DRN

11-09-2007, 10:24 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to replace the fuel tank sender on a 1995 BMW 325i. I have the replacement part but the original appears to be in place with a wide black ribbed ring around it (almost looks like a mini tire). Does anyone know how to get this off?

Thanks!

GCR

11-09-2007, 11:04 PM

It is threaded. Normal right hand thread. You can get it off using a shop towel and some elbow grease although there is a special tool to do it.......

88e28

11-10-2007, 02:19 AM

Before you put the seat back in start car and look for leaks.

m6tech

11-10-2007, 02:23 AM

I Do it all the time with out specail tool. Just get a big screw driver and hit it counter clockwise to loosen. NOT to hard Its not that tight plus you dont want to crack the ring. Also make sure you line the to marks back up when you reinstall. (There is a line on the tank and one on the pump) use new seal ring with some vasaline on it to reseal.

Sean

88e28

11-10-2007, 02:30 AM

+ 1

Philip

11-10-2007, 04:16 AM

Call me if you still need help. I'll walk you through it, I've done it more than once. PM me for my cell # if you want.

philip