Fuel pump failure...

[Jim Albright]

Anyone else experienced an inline fuel pump failure where it started spraying fuel from the discharge end of the pump housing? I was driving to a car show 2 miles from home and when I arrived, folks started waving their arms and shouting "shut if off - it's puking fuel" I shut it off and immediately smelled gas. Got out and a large puddle formed under the drivers' side. It continued to piss fuel for about 20 minutes. I was a cigarette watch nervously hoping nobody came by and ignited things! After the show ended 6 hours later, I trailered it home. The culprit was the main fuel pump, a DeatschWerks 350il. Ordered a replacement from SUMMIT and installed the new one. If I had been driving on the highway when it happened, it would have likely ignited and made for a grisly end....

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[Lee Patterson]

Google it. There is a TSB for that pump. I would use a mechanical pump and jettison that little POS.

 

[Jim Albright]

Google it. There is a TSB for that pump. I would use a mechanical pump and jettison that little POS.

Thanks Lee! I found the TSB and it's dated June 17, 2015. The pump was installed by RCR during the build in 2022. I spoke to Bill at RCR and he confirmed they ordered the pump specifically to support my engine package, so no issue to other customers/builds.

Best Regards,
Jim