Originally Posted by Gabe3

well I'm trying put in a new HPFP, so I need to get the fuel line off my broken HPFP. looks like the metal tube that the fuel line slides onto is removable from the pump, thats what I'm asking about. that seems like my only option unless I buy a new fuel line which I dont want to.

Originally Posted by thebombardier

Honestly if the fuel line you're struggling with is that chewed up already I wouldn't trust it to seal properly if you were able to get it off and put it on the new pump. There's already a decent chance it will leak on a clean install. Both the Mini service manual and PelicanParts advise replacing the line. See figure 16 here: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

Buy the new fuel line.

Originally Posted by Gabe3

anyway, I'm a little nervous about disconnecting the low pressure line under the car. can anyone give me some tips on how to disconnect it and reconnect my new line quickly so I don't make to much of a mess. I guess the gas tank will empty as long as its disconnected. I'm assuming I pull that plastic part that slides toward the new line. and that releases it from the existing line under the car. is reconnecting simple as pushing the two lines together? or will I need to fiddle with the plastic sliding piece to lock them?

Originally Posted by thebombardier

When I replaced the low pressure line a little gas came out at first but it was just whatever was left over in the line itself, none came out of the tank. So you'll have time to swap it out.

The black plastic collar at the end of the line slides in and out. To release the connection you push it into the fitting and to secure it you pull it out. I was able to do it without tools, just got under it with my finger nails.

Originally Posted by Gabe3

thanks! got the new line on. then I made a big mistake on connecting the high pressure line to the HPFP. it got cross threaded the first 2-3 threads in. running around town today for 2 hours looking for the right size tap to fix the threads but never found the correct one. may have to use a dremel to grind away the damaged threads. the soonest I can get the right size tap from amazon is 8 days, and I'm afraid it could damage the good threads. I get the bolt in straight but then it goes a little sideways.

Originally Posted by jbourne

Folks, is there any reason why the HPFP seems to be anywhere between $600 and $1,000 USD these days? Has the world gone completely mad? I can't find any of the $139 prices literally anywhere.

Originally Posted by Gabe3

I think mini raised the price on them once the extended warranty ended. when I bought mine a year ago, this place was the cheapest. https://www.neobrothers.co.uk/

Originally Posted by jbourne

Yeah wow. Crazy. I can find low mileage Citroen DS3 pumps for <$100 in Europe/Japan... Wikipedia seems to list the engine of the same year as being exactly the same as the Mini. Wonder if I should take a chance with one of those.

Originally Posted by Finch

Hi,

After using this DIY guide today I successfully swapped the HPFP on my 2007 R56 and this guide was excellent. However, I did want to share a few pointers from my experience.

I purchased a new replacement HPFP from a Peugeot/Citroen dealer for a fraction of the cost that BMW were quoting: £360 from Peugeot compared to £900 from BMW/MINI. The part is identical and is actually made by Continental in the Czech Republic so there's no point paying BMW/MINI for the pleasure.

When fitting the pump I couldn't for the life of me remove the low pressure feed. I tried various picks, screwdrivers and punches and it wouldn't come off. Instead I used a 13mm spanner and loosened the nut off that the fuel line connects to on the HPFP. This came off easily and then I simply removed the 13mm connector from the new HPFP and then screwed the line on to the new pump when it was in situ.

This means you don't have to mess around trying to get that annoying fuel line off. Just unscrew it and then screw it in to the new pump.

Another snag that hit me was when torquing down the three fasteners connecting the pump the engine. I'd set my torque wrench appropriately but one the fasteners snapped off! Managed to tease the end out and fortunately had a spare bolt lying around that did the job.

Moral of the story, get new fasteners and save yourself the risk.

Also took the opportunity to fit an ITG panel filter. I'm amazed that this has actually increased the standard BOV noise somewhat. Not bad considering it's cheaper than OEM.

Thanks again to the thread starter and for the other contributors. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by troyegly

What a bummer!

Are you sure you cannot get that screw out? I had a similar situation with my RSX Type S and I ended up picking up a right hand drill and that did the trick.
If it were me and even if two screws are adequate I would do whatever it took to have all three screws secure it.

But that is just me. Hopefully others will chime in and give you proper advice. If it will hold with two then why not go with two?

Originally Posted by troyegly

Does it feel tight? I believe if memory serves it should be okay. I totally get it if this is your only car.
Give it some time I know others out there will chime in

Originally Posted by KJD

i’m having difficulty removing the low pressure fuel line from the hpfp. It seems someone else has done work in the past before I owned it ( it’s a 2007). the tabs seem to be broken off . I even used the special tool but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.