Bosch 69498 electric fuel pump for the 1996-1998 BMW Z3 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 1997-2000 Z3 6-cylinder 2.8L, the 1999-2001 Z3 6-cylinder 3.2L, the 1999-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 2.5L and the 2001-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 3.0L pushes fuel from the tank to the fuel-injection system. It is a new, pump-only unit that sits inside the tank.
- Patented Turbine Pump technology virtually eliminates the fuel pulsation, noise and hot-start problems of older pump designs
- Electromagnetic shielding keeps the pump from causing interference with on-board electronics
- Carbon commutators made of a special graphite compound reduce armature wear and guard against ethanol effects
- Designed to operate in extreme temperatures and under low fuel conditions
- Every pump is function tested at the end of the production line
- Plug-and-play design for installation
Quick facts
- Part: Bosch 69498 electric fuel pump
- Fits: the 1996-1998 BMW Z3 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 1997-2000 Z3 6-cylinder 2.8L, the 1999-2001 Z3 6-cylinder 3.2L, the 1999-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 2.5L and the 2001-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 3.0L
- Position: In-tank
- Material: Metal housing
- Condition: New
Hard starting, sputtering under load or a whine from the tank can mean the pump is weakening. Before you replace the pump, rule out the fuel pump fuse and relay, the wiring connector and the fuel filter, since a fault in any of them can produce similar symptoms. A shop can test fuel pressure.
Fits
It fits the 1996-1998 BMW Z3 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 1997-2000 Z3 6-cylinder 2.8L, the 1999-2001 Z3 6-cylinder 3.2L, the 1999-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 2.5L and the 2001-2002 Z3 6-cylinder 3.0L, and each of them takes one pump. This listing is a single pump.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: In-tank
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outlet outside diameter: 9 mm, nipple outlet
- Inlet outside diameter: 10 mm, 1 inlet
- Voltage: 12 V DC
- Electrical: 2 male blade terminals, 1 square/rectangle connector
Build and materials
- Type: electric, pump only (not a module)
- Fuel delivery: fuel injection, gas
- Housing material: metal
- Self-priming: yes
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Brazil
In the box
One electric fuel pump. Mounting hardware, gasket or seal, lock ring, strainer and wire harness are not included, and the fuel sending unit is not part of this pump; plan on new mounting hardware rather than reusing the old pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bosch 69498 electric fuel pump fit the 1999-2002 BMW Z3 6-cylinder 2.5L?
Yes. Bosch 69498 is listed for the 1999-2002 BMW Z3 6-cylinder 2.5L, and that car takes one pump.
Does this Bosch electric pump come with a strainer or lock ring?
No. Bosch 69498 is a pump only: the box holds one electric fuel pump, and the strainer, lock ring, seal and wire harness are not included.
Is this a Bosch universal electric fuel pump?
No. This pump is a specific-fit, in-tank unit that runs on 12 volts DC with a 9 mm outlet and a 10 mm inlet, not a universal pump.
How can a shop tell whether this in-tank fuel pump is weak?
A shop can run a fuel-pressure test to confirm a weak pump. Signs that prompt the test include hard starting, stalling and a whine from the tank.
Is Bosch 69498 made for gasoline engines?
Yes. It is a gas fuel-injection pump, and its carbon commutators are made of a special graphite compound to guard against ethanol effects.
