Fuel pump issue

PATTERSON PATRICK

MEMBER
2005 MINI COOPER
1.6L
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
160,000 MILES

Bottom section of fuel pump housing keeps dropping off.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 AT 2:37 PM

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WRENCHTECH

MECHANIC
20,758 POSTS

Sounds like it is broken and needs to be replaced.

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Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 AT 2:40 PM

KEN L

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Hey PATTERSON,

The fuel pump is spring loaded, just push it down into the tank and it should be okay, here are some diagrams on your car and a guide to give you an idea on how to replace it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

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