What are the most often recommended fuel pump & fuel filter (brands) for the BMW E39

In searching for how to resolve my air:fuel ratio low-rpm misfires which temporarily subside with an engine restart ...
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In reading the bestlinks threads, I found scattered information about which were the most recommended fuel pumps and/or fuel filters to buy:

For example:

Originally Posted by cn90

I need to ask a question re Fuel Pump brand, what did you end up using?

1. BMW OEM Assembly: $330!
2. Pierburg Insert Fuel Pump only?
3. Walbro Insert Fuel Pump only? F20000169 $80-100

Originally Posted by cn90

From my research many people have used Walbro 255 Fuel Pump (about US $90) with success. Just make sure one buys the Walbro from a reputable dealer (ebay has a whole bunch of faked Walbro).

Originally Posted by cn90

For those who want alternative.

Bosch 67897 is $199 on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-67897-Electric-Fuel-Pump/dp/B001C5ZTJE/ref=au_pf_ss_1?ie=UTF8&Model=528i|186&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=BMW|31&Year=1998|1998&carId=001

HELLA H72010351 Electric Fuel Pump is $137:
http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H72010351-Electric-Fuel-Pump/dp/B000VUB2A6/ref=au_pf_ss_7?ie=UTF8&Model=528i|186&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=BMW|31&Year=1998|1998&carId=001

Originally Posted by DHoang

take it for what it's worth....but the rules have changed with Fuel Pumps.

Buy the cheapest FP out there. A $60 china made ebay FP is going to work just as long as an OEM one costing $250 and up.
THe new enemy is ETHANOL. Expect fuel pump failures in 3-5 yrs, vs.10-15yrs previously enjoyed with conventional gas that used to be oily in suspension.

Originally Posted by aflo936

Guys, go on Ebay. The HELLA H72010351 Electric Fuel Pump sells for $94.00. I ordered it on Friday in NC and it arrived in mail on Monday from CA. Great deal.

Originally Posted by Jason5driver

Interesting thread....
Is this pump the same as the $300 OEM fuel pump?
Link:
http://www.eaceuroparts.com/parts/pa...06%20752%20368

Originally Posted by vetaldj

Nope. This one cost $67 and this is just silver tube, pump itself, aka insert without all that plastic and hose.

I didn't replace all that housing that you can see around insert (actual pump) on your picture. But, main thing, they will do equal job, but mine way cheaper. I don't see any reason to change everything as it simple plastic and it looks like new. Alternative - BOSCH pump cost around $200 at amazon.com (full unit, as on your picture).

Originally Posted by cn90

Another option for Pierburg Fuel Pump:

BMW PN 16146752368.

There is a seller from Germany selling Pierburg for $122 Euro:
http://seekpart24.com/pierburg/fuel-pump-722013020

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PIERBURG: 7.22013.02.0; 7.22013.00.0 7.22013.01.0; 7.22013.03.0; 7.22013.04.0; 7.22013.09.0; 7.22013.12.0; 7.22013.18.0
BMW: 1 183 176; 1 183 216; 16 14 1 183 176; 16 14 1 183 216; 16 14 6 752 368; 6 752 368

Originally Posted by Takechan

I recently replaced my fuel pump with a non-OEM pump from Topran.

However, A friend of mine noticed that an o-ring was missing as seen on the pictures below.

I have no idea what function it serves, but since my friend who bought the same version also had that part missing, i'll assume that pumps from Topran are delivering without that o-ring.

I'm going to pull it back up so I can swap the old o-ring onto the new one, but does anyone know what it does?

To keep it all together, the question at hand is:
Q: What are the most often recommended fuel pump & fuel filter (brands) for the BMW E39?

Speaking for Fuel Filters... Where can I get a good fuel filter, for a good price? And how do you change it? I don't want to change the fuel pump, just the filter...

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Newbie528

Where can I get a good fuel filter, for a good price? And how do you change it?!

Good question.

Maybe those who have replaced their fuel filters can tell us what the recommended brands and suppliers are for the fuel filter.

As for the DIYs, these should suffice:
- A DIY for replacing the fuel filter (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
- A DIY for testing (1) and replacing the fuel pump (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
- How to replace and service your BMW E39 fuel injectors (1)