Fuel pipe non-return valve

[E34-520iSE]

Hi Guys! I did a search here and found the part number for the inline non-return valve - 16149068988, and an approx US price of $7-ish. So I rang my dealer (I'm in the UK)and gave him the part number and he said he'll need to order it in and it's £150+. Yes that's £150!!!! For a non-return valve? I would imagine this is a fairly common and cheap part in cars, boats, 4x4s, fork-lifts etc. Anyone know of a alternate supplier either in the UK or who will ship to the UK without charging a king's ransom?

Thanks for all your help!

Shaun M

[shogun]

Any fuel check valve will do, as long as it is layed out for 3 bar.
Ask an after market shop or the VW. Ford, Vauxhall, Benz dealer etc.

http://www.bimmernut.com/%7Ebillr/im...checkvalve.jpg
http://freeweb.siol.net/caposiol/ventil000.jpg
http://freeweb.siol.net/caposiol/ventil001.jpg
http://freeweb.siol.net/caposiol/ventil002.jpg

http://members.cox.net/zmuff/crop%20...lve%20done.jpg


The Bosch dealer has them in any case
http://www.prostreetonline.com/catal...umpcheckvalve/

[E34-520iSE]

Thanks for that Shogun. There's a Mercedes Truck/HGV parts centre next to where I work. I'll pop in on Monday after work and see what they have.

Thanks again,

Shaun M

[E34-520iSE]

I've just found these on ebay. What do you think? Will one of these do the job?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-8-or-10mm-AL...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks,

Shaun M

[brosher]

I got one for $3.xx from my dealer, are you sure he entered the right part number? Try another dealer?

[mamilapon]

Looks too big, don't forget you have to put the cover back on.

[E34-520iSE]

Looks too big, don't forget you have to put the cover back on.

Hmm, I never thought about that - yes that might be a problem. What would happen if I fitted it further downstream, say 8 inches, closer to the inlet of the fuel filter? Or would that sort of defeat it's purpose, due to vibration etc?

Thanks,

Shaun M

[E34-520iSE]

What would happen if I fitted a non return valve that was for a diesel car? Would my engine rattle, belch out black smoke but do 60 mpg? (LOL). Or is there a serious technical issue, like... it'll rot or something?

Cheers,

Shaun

[mamilapon]

Well the fuel upstream of the valve would still drain back but it wont be as hard to start.

[E34-520iSE]

Well the fuel upstream of the valve would still drain back but it wont be as hard to start.

I have more information from another local BMW $tealer - the non return valve kit that I originally wanted is not available in this country (!). So the US guys can get them for like $3-7 and I can't get one for love nor money!! Odd eh?LOL

Cheers,

Shaun M