Fuel Pump

[Andrebxp]

So my X5 is getting some miles on it and its pretty old so I want to do my future self a favor and replace the fuel pump before it strands me somewhere.

I just can't seem to figure out who the original supplier was; I know for the E46 it was Siemens/VDO. Spending $300 or so on a Genuine BMW pump makes me cringe.

Where do you guys get your fuel pumps?

Thanks.

[g300d]

The one I pulled from the 4.6 was a Pierburg.

[Tomdownunder]

I used a bosch pump on my E34 when I replaced the pump. Here is a link to the American bosch site:
https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/fuel-pumps
Simply add vehicle and pick your part.

When I replaced the fuel pump in my E34 it was the same part number as a VL Holden Commodore (Aussie GM car). I found that by shopping around and buying the new part for a Commodore was a whole lot cheaper than the same part for a BMW, even though it was exactly the same part.

Look at the cross compatability as often vehicle manufacturers use the same parts as other vehicle manufacturers.

[bcredliner]

I use BMW Parts and BMW Accessories | Bavarian Autosport a lot. You should put the year and engine of you X5 in your signature. No knowing what you have for my X5 the offer the BMW version and also one by Delhi that is half the price. I haven't heard anything bad about the Delphi version.

[Deansbimmer]

I wouldn't bother with the Oreilleys/Autozone house brands but Pierburg, Siemens, VDO, Delphi are all OEM suppliers. I wouldn't hesitate to use any of those. I've seen them on ebay and amazon for as low as $260. As such a critical component and the peace of mind a quality replacement would provide, I'd even take it at 400 with a smile.

[tmv]

Find the part# on realOEM and paste it in HERE to find best deal

The one came off my iS is Pierburg. You don't need the whole assembly, just the pump.

[oldskewel]

For my '01 3.0i, it was part number 16-11-6-755-043. Pierburg (original) came out and a new one went in. Pierburg is now owned by TI Automotive, so don't worry if that is the brand name you see, it is still Pierburg. Cost around $180 on Amazon. I just replaced the pump, and re-used the plastic assembly/sender/etc.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by oldskewel

For my '01 3.0i, it was part number 16-11-6-755-043. Pierburg (original) came out and a new one went in. Pierburg is now owned by TI Automotive, so don't worry if that is the brand name you see, it is still Pierburg. Cost around $180 on Amazon. I just replaced the pump, and re-used the plastic assembly/sender/etc.

For 20 bucks more I would just buy the complete assembly and not deal with taking the old pump out and putting the new pump in. Less chance of breaking some of the plastic pieces that secure the pump.

https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-X...6755043ax5.htm

[oldskewel]

Originally Posted by upallnight

For 20 bucks more I would just buy the complete assembly and not deal with taking the old pump out and putting the new pump in. Less chance of breaking some of the plastic pieces that secure the pump.

https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-X...6755043ax5.htm

I agree if it's just $20. But how does that $199 item compare to this $389 one from the same vendor, same regular price, same BMW part number?:
BMW X5 Fuel Pump Assembly OEM 16116755043

Typo? Part numbers are the same except for an A. Could it be that they sell the $199 one without a fuel pump? The $389 seems to be around what I was looking at as an option when I just bought the pump.

If it really is $199 for the Pierburg everything, that is a steal. Anyone considering doing the pump as pre-emptive repair might want to move on this if it is legit.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by oldskewel

I agree if it's just $20. But how does that $199 item compare to this $389 one from the same vendor, same regular price, same BMW part number?:
BMW X5 Fuel Pump Assembly OEM 16116755043

Typo? Part numbers are the same except for an A. Could it be that they sell the $199 one without a fuel pump? The $389 seems to be around what I was looking at as an option when I just bought the pump.

If it really is $199 for the Pierburg everything, that is a steal. Anyone considering doing the pump as pre-emptive repair might want to move on this if it is legit.

The only difference between the 2 is that one comes in a BMW box and the other one doesn't -

Pierburg makes the OE pump -

Similar to buying a front tension strut for $250 for "Genuine BMW" made by Lemforder, and Lemforder tension strut for $110 in a Lemforder box