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Old 11-28-2017, 01:07 PM   #6
3LOU5
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Originally Posted by rumatt View Post
Genuine OEM BMW parts are often significantly more expensive just by slapping the BMW label on it. Google "who makes BMW fuel pumps" and see if it's the same brand.

I assume part of the reason is because they come from a dealership somewhere and that dealership takes a big cut.
I hear you.

I had to buy a fuel pump on my 1/2-ton a few years back. The dealership wanted $300, so I bought mine online for 1/3 of the price and replaced it myself.

Been running ever since....
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