fuel pump issue

2005 MINI COOPER
160,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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PATTERSON PATRICK
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bottom section of fuel pump housing keeps dropping off.
Feb 15, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Sounds like it is broken and needs to be replaced.
Feb 15, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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STRAILER
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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


Feb 18, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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