Extremely Low E36 Fuel Filter scraping issues

[kasted]

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My E36 sedan is pretty low (i think like 1-2 inches ground clearance at the lowest point)

and I have gone through 2 fuel filter brackets, and 3 different fuel filters... for some odd reason the 328i and I think M3 models of the E36 run a gigantic fuel filter... and its location is extremely vulnerable to getting scraped...


anyone got any tips as far as running a smaller fuel filter or relocating the fuel filter??

- Scott

[cabezzz]

Fuel filters on the M50s are located in the left side of the engine block, you should check on that

[Zic]

Fuel filters on the M50s are located in the left side of the engine block, you should check on that

this.

i had a 316i, that car had the filter under the body, near the frame rail.
also had a 323i, (m52) tho never changed filter, but i think it was also located at the frame rail.
and i have a 325i, (m50) has the filter on the block, under the intake mainfold.
had some m50 blocks (320i etc) also had filters on the blocks.

so i would recommend to, reloacte the filter.

[Jesus Christ]

anyone got any tips as far as running a smaller fuel filter or relocating the fuel filter??

- Scott

if you want to relocate the filter, do it. its incredibly simple.

use google.

[skrapez]

fuel filter is very easy to relocate. oh and lower it

[Kielan]

I've seen many lower than you.


Relocate the filter, I just googled it, and got like a million results...

[Jesus Christ]

fuel filter is very easy to relocate. oh and lower it

if this guy hasnt moved his, you are totally fine.

now work on the low part.

[selah777]

you could just make a skid plate

[Jedidiah]

fuel filter is very easy to relocate. oh and lower it

I've seen many lower than you.


Relocate the filter, I just googled it, and got like a million results...

if this guy hasnt moved his, you are totally fine.

now work on the low part.

This guy is pretty damn low. You guys need to get off the internet and actually drive your "lower" cars :stickoutt

[Anonymoose]

More pics of the car! Looks good

[Dave V]

What wheels are those? they look sweet!

[Joshbm]

Its low and smart but not extremley low ;)

[NWwagon]

This guy is pretty damn low. You guys need to get off the internet and actually drive your "lower" cars :stickoutt

this made my morning haha

[kasted]

This guy is pretty damn low. You guys need to get off the internet and actually drive your "lower" cars :stickoutt

thank you haha, i drive this baby every single day... always drive with my buddies in the car...

EDIT: my front coils are as low as they can go anyways... probably lower the rear a bit more to get rid of the current rake.

[stinkinrich]

i NEED to do this. I ripped the cover off it the other day. eeek.

[robcole]

hey,

have you got pics of where you moved this to?
need to do mine today!

[bobbyjones]

the only thing extremely low in this thread is skrapez's benz.

[CHIF8008]

yea just relocate it, no biggie.

continue

[Jesus Christ]

i didnt move mine, the factory metal plate that protects the fuel pressure regulator will also protect the fuel filter.

move it if it makes you feel better but its 100% unnecessary to do so.

[sheilaaellis44]

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My E36 sedan is pretty low (i think like 1-2 inches ground clearance at the lowest point)

and I have gone through 2 fuel filter brackets, and 3 different fuel filters... for some odd reason the 328i and I think M3 models of the E36 run a gigantic fuel filter... and its location is extremely vulnerable to getting scraped...


anyone got any tips as far as running a smaller fuel filter or relocating the fuel filter??

- Scott

Relocate the filter ... get a piece of copper piping or something, 2 clamps, put that in instead of filter, cut line elsewhere and stick it in ... doesn't really matter where it is as long as it's between the pump and fuel rail.