Fuel filter tank seals were wrong!
#26
06-11-2011, 05:37 PM
The fuel filter kit comes with two seals. One says diesel on it, but either one will fit perfect. I checked them and they seem to be the exact same seal so I don't know why the put diesel on it. Don't worry they will work fine.
#27
06-11-2011, 09:15 PM
Could be the rubber compound may get corroded by the ethanol in gas. Beats me, just a bit worried about the "only" wording but I'll venture a guess there ate plenty Minis running around with those seals thanks to the packing mixup. What gets me is the kit I bought is not even BMW or Mini, it's an OES and I think it's aftermarket although it had the same part number stamped on the filter.
Or maybe that wording is there so that the dealerships can price gouge. Either way I'm hoping the seals won't rot on me.
Or maybe that wording is there so that the dealerships can price gouge. Either way I'm hoping the seals won't rot on me.
#28
10-07-2011, 07:49 PM
I ordered a fuel filter kit from Bavarian Auto back in July. Planning to install tomorrow. Just opened up the kit and it has the gaskets with "DIESEL ONLY" printed on them.
Guess I'll just go ahead and use it - unless anyone has any other ideas or advice. From the the posts I've read, it doesn't sound like there has been a definitive explanation on why these gaskets say this...?
Guess I'll just go ahead and use it - unless anyone has any other ideas or advice. From the the posts I've read, it doesn't sound like there has been a definitive explanation on why these gaskets say this...?
#30
10-08-2011, 11:02 AM
After the post on the fuel filter, I decided to change mine out since I have 175K On an 04 MC. I ordered the kit from Flow Mini ( 16 14 6 757 196 ). Upon a close inspection of the kit and the tank seals I noticed on the tank seal, the side that said this side down, in large print, diesel only. I called Flow Mini and advised them of that and they said they would check. I put a post on the DIY fuel filter change and asked if someone would check the left over seal from their change out. One guy replied and said his seal didn't have the diesel only on it so I knew I got the wrong seals. Mini called me this morning and told me that they had BMW check out the problem and over 50% of the fuel filter kits, fuel pump kits, and fuel level sending unit kits were packed with the wrong tank seals, seals that were made for European diesel models and not for gas. They are drop shipping me the correct seals. I am putting this under a seperate post so those who have changed out the filter will see it and inspect and correct the problem. I know it's a PITA but if you have the diesel seals installed, the gas will cause them to break down and you will have the potential for a very serious problem. You could be sitting on a leaking bomb!
How very decent of you to pass this information on.Thank you.
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02-04-2012, 09:45 PM
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This sounds like wishful thinking. If the seals were identical, why would they say "diesel only"? I don't buy the "printing mistake" for a minute.
[QUOTE=ofioliti;3295798]I am guessing you will be OK with the 'diesel only' gasket. I haven't heard of a single issue with the gasket and our MINI dealer parts guys has said that is the gasket they have been using. Maybe the 'diesel only' print was a mistake in production and in fact it is the same gasket (as it appears to be). Just a thought.[/QUOTE
[QUOTE=ofioliti;3295798]I am guessing you will be OK with the 'diesel only' gasket. I haven't heard of a single issue with the gasket and our MINI dealer parts guys has said that is the gasket they have been using. Maybe the 'diesel only' print was a mistake in production and in fact it is the same gasket (as it appears to be). Just a thought.[/QUOTE
#34
09-27-2012, 06:23 AM
First post.
I'm in the UK, and I recently ordered the fuel filter kit (based on my cars registration number), and I too received the 'DIESEL ONLY' gaskets - THREE YEARS after this thread was started
I contacted Mini via their website, not expecting a response.
I then contacted the dealership I bought the fuel filter from, they said they'd get in touch with BMW.
I got a useless response from Mini:
Awesome, I know it's the 'correct part' as in part number, I told them this via their website
I've now had a call from the dealership, and it IS an error in packing, so I will be getting a new one tomorrow - we'll see if it's correct
I'm in the UK, and I recently ordered the fuel filter kit (based on my cars registration number), and I too received the 'DIESEL ONLY' gaskets - THREE YEARS after this thread was started
I contacted Mini via their website, not expecting a response.
I then contacted the dealership I bought the fuel filter from, they said they'd get in touch with BMW.
I got a useless response from Mini:
Thank you for your email dated September 23, 2012. I am very sorry to learn that you feel you have been miss sold a fuel filter kit from ******. I can certainly appreciate your disappointment and I am very grateful for the time which you have taken to contact us.
As I am sure you can appreciate, MINI UK Customer Services is not a parts department. It is for this reason that we rely on our network of approved dealerships to act as our customer facing technical representatives. In light of this, I have contacted ****** this morning on your behalf. After liaising with Mr ***** in the Parts Department, I have been assured that the part which you have been supplied is the correct component for your vehicle. Having said this, if you are at all in doubt and would like further reassurance, please do not hesitate to contact the staff at ****** as they will be in the best position to assist you further.
As I am sure you can appreciate, MINI UK Customer Services is not a parts department. It is for this reason that we rely on our network of approved dealerships to act as our customer facing technical representatives. In light of this, I have contacted ****** this morning on your behalf. After liaising with Mr ***** in the Parts Department, I have been assured that the part which you have been supplied is the correct component for your vehicle. Having said this, if you are at all in doubt and would like further reassurance, please do not hesitate to contact the staff at ****** as they will be in the best position to assist you further.
I've now had a call from the dealership, and it IS an error in packing, so I will be getting a new one tomorrow - we'll see if it's correct
#36
09-28-2012, 08:03 AM
...'DIESEL ONLY' on the gaskets
Guy showed me the correspondence between them and BMW parts, and BMW said 'those gaskets are NOT to be used on petrol cars'.
So, another ordered, will be from Germany this time.
Not the fault of the dealership at all, but at least I now know it's a big mistake by BMW, unbelievably though it's been going on for YEARS
#37
10-01-2012, 04:46 AM
#39
10-16-2012, 08:17 PM
#40
10-17-2012, 02:00 AM
#41
10-18-2012, 07:18 AM
#42
10-18-2012, 07:32 AM
Will hopefully get chance to change mine this weekend, mine is a Sept 2005 facelift.
#43
10-21-2012, 02:06 AM
Those who are lucky enough to get 1 w/o the 'diesel' mark, please let us know the source. Thanks!
#44
10-23-2012, 04:25 AM
Okay, I changed my filter at the weekend, all went well
I find the gaskets issue even more odd now...
The original gasket has 'BMW' on it (my car was built in 2005).
The new gaskets have 'ROVER' on them.
If it were the other way around I could understand. But how on Earth are the newer gaskets by Rover?
I mean, the manufacturing of the BMW gaskets were obviously set in place in 2005 and earlier. Why then go back to manufacturing Rover gaskets years later? (BMW bought Rover in 1994, BMW sold Rover in 2000)
Anyway, gaskets look identical
#46
10-28-2012, 09:16 PM
I fell victim to this as well! Caused all kinds of headaches. I replaced the filter, seals etc. primed the pump, them all kinds of havoc. The check engine light came on, the car sputtered and seemed to be misfiring. This was after spending nearly an hour to get the canister open. Needless to say my hands are killing me from wrenching on this thing. Well I found this thread and tore a part the filter again today to check my seals. Once again wrenched on the canister to make sure everything inside was good. It was. Took out my old seals and presto! Like a glove. Everything started up great and the little blue belle is running like a champ! They really need to get on top of this diesel only thing. Mine are going back to the dealer tomorrow with a not so happy customer complaint.
#47
11-03-2012, 11:42 AM
#48
11-19-2013, 04:02 AM
diesel oring
I realize this post is several years old already, but after ordering my fuel filter kit several months ago and stumbling across this thread, I decided to check mine...and they're diesel-only printed. Doesn't bother me as I'll still use them, but thought it was interesting to see this fact 3 to 4 years later...
Greg
Greg
#49
02-03-2014, 05:29 PM
I know this is an old thread, but it looks like I've got the same issue 5 years later. I just ordered a new fuel filter kit from ECS Tuning, and it showed up with the big main seals saying "diesel only" on them.I just used the seal...I figured that if there was a problem, by now someone would have said something about it.
FYI....both of the seals that came in my kit said "diesel only" on them.
FYI....both of the seals that came in my kit said "diesel only" on them.
Last edited by IQRaceworks; 02-03-2014 at 05:55 PM.
#50
02-03-2014, 06:45 PM
There is nothing wrong with the kits. ALL the MINI fuel filter kits have these seals that say diesel on them, but they fit and work fine. We've even tried to order different fuel filter kits and no matter what they all come with the seals saying diesel on them. So don't worry use em and they will work.
We keep Fuel filter kits in stock
http://waymotorworks.com/fuel-filter...0-r53-r52.html
Also good trick is to install it on the tank, then put the unit back in.
We keep Fuel filter kits in stock
http://waymotorworks.com/fuel-filter...0-r53-r52.html
Also good trick is to install it on the tank, then put the unit back in.