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    Fuel Filter DIY Question

    Crawled under the ZHP to do some recon for changing out the fuel filter.

    I noticed that the old one has a rubber sleeve around it. The replacement filter I have is one I bought for my 325 a little over a year ago. It has no rubber sleeve on it, yet is the same brand and part# as the OEM filter that's on the car now.

    Did even more digging and saw that the OEM filter sold on Autohaus is pictured with the rubber sleeve...

    Is the sleeve easy to transfer? It didn't really seem like it wanted to move. Or should I just buy the filter from Autohaus?

    Most likely going to tackle this later this week when I can put her up on my friend's lift so I have some room to work.

    All thoughts appreciated.
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    They should transfer. When you have it out, apply pressure at two points opposite each other and it should wriggle free. Don't forget to pull the fuel pump fuse and run your car out of gas before you pull the unit
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    Good deal. Thanks, Justin.

    Sorry your ride is giving you headaches...
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    I'll get over it soon enough. I need to do the fuel filter...I've been putting it off for too long. Hard starts are killing my poor starter motor.
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    I got under the car and was gonna bang it out. Then all I could think of was being stuck not being able to transfer the sleeve with fuel draining all over the place (and me) with no room to maneuver.

    Decided to just button her up and wait until she's on the lift. At least then I'll have some room to work and the fuel will be spilling in someone else's garage....
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    Same part numbers check out. I think you'll be fine.
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    Weird, I replaced the fuel filter on my old 330i and the ZHP and both came with the rubber sleeve. I would think that it would transfer but I remember it being on there pretty good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by echo46 View Post
    Weird, I replaced the fuel filter on my old 330i and the ZHP and both came with the rubber sleeve. I would think that it would transfer but I remember it being on there pretty good.
    That's what i was worried about. Good info.
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    Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded

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    I recently did my fuel filter. My replacement had the rubber sleeve... If I was going to transfer the rubber sleeve I would lube the filter casing with some liquid soap or silicone to aid movement along the filter housing.
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    I'm just gonna buy a new one. Appreciate the info, gents.
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