Hi guys,
I'm trying to get my fuel pump off (the one outside of the tank) and the clamp bolt is just spinning. I can't get a mirror let along a socket round the other side to stop it and I really don't want to start cutting so close to tank and brake line.
Anyone know the trick to this? Bolt in question:
Cheers
Simon
Fuel Pump Bracket
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Fuel Pump Bracket
Current: RS6 C5 Avant, E60 5 Series, '78 Mini (Queued for restoration)
Past: R56 Mini Cooper S
Past: R56 Mini Cooper S
Re: Fuel Pump Bracket
On the other side there's a square bolt that is not secured which explains the trouble.. There could be other suggestions but the trick for me was to insert a large screwdriver behind the screw where both halves of the clamp meet so that the offending square bolt is pressed (hence secured) against the clamp, which should be enough to unscrew completely.
Sorry for bad English, I hope the above makes sense, but I can confirm it works
Sorry for bad English, I hope the above makes sense, but I can confirm it works

RS6 C5 Avant 2003 Daytona Grey
Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
Loba 650 turbos - Wagner IC - 200 cells cats - Milltek cat-back - Hotchkis bars - Bilstein B16 - MTM Wheels - oem coolant cap
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Re: Fuel Pump Bracket
Thanks for that Classik - I will have another go at it today!
Current: RS6 C5 Avant, E60 5 Series, '78 Mini (Queued for restoration)
Past: R56 Mini Cooper S
Past: R56 Mini Cooper S
Re: Fuel Pump Bracket
Worst case, drill it rather than cut/grind. No sparks etc
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