Another fuel starvation problem

Tiny
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1995 320i no fuel to engine problem dr hagerty sugested bad fuel pump and change the fuel filter.
he also gave me a part number which I put into google and found where the fuel pump was and how the tank is set up.

so what did I do
the fuel pump is under the rear passenger seat on the drivers side the fuel filter is under the front passenger seat (under the Car)
I disconnected the fuel line at the outlet side of the fuel filter. Turned on the ignition nothing no fuel
removed the back seat and found the fuel pump
then I disconected the fuel line at the inlet end of the fuel filter put a coke bottle over it to catch any fuel and when I put the ignition on this time there was fuel in the bottle and I could hear the fuel pump
when I removed the fuel filter I blew through the middle or at least tried to it was almost blocked solid
i have put on a new filter but she still wont go

so now im thinking
is there a blockage some where along the injector rail
or the injectors
if so is this a big job will I be able to do it how do I do it
could there be a problem with the pump even though it apears to work?
could there be a problem with the fuel acumulator if so how do I check
or is there something else I havent thought of
please help I am going to donnate when I get paid
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 AT 5:32 PM

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Tiny
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As pumps age during their lifespan, the ability to pump fuel diminishes. If the filter was plugged, I would recommend replacement of the pump to be sure.
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Thursday, October 11th, 2007 AT 12:12 AM
Tiny
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Spott on mate replaced the pump today 40 quid from scrap yard works a treat she started after about
eight turns your a dimond

im chuffed too nuts I got it started I wanted a project and I got one noticed its leaking water but I dont know where from so ill be back
thanx again doc
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Friday, October 12th, 2007 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
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Another happy BMW owner!
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Friday, October 12th, 2007 AT 6:53 PM

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