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rcockerille
11-14-2005, 04:13 PM
everytime I start my car (325is) it makes a gurgling sound from the rear. I know this is where the gas tank is but the tank is full and it still makes this sound. Does it sound like I might have a fuel pump going out?:confused
hendrixharlow
11-14-2005, 04:18 PM
Does the gurgling sound show up constantly or only when you let off the throttle?
rcockerille
11-15-2005, 08:43 AM
Does the gurgling sound show up constantly or only when you let off the throttle?
it only can be heard when sarting the car. I haven't noticed his before on other fuel injected cars. thanks for the quick response.
rcockerille
11-15-2005, 08:45 AM
Does the gurgling sound show up constantly or only when you let off the throttle?
it only can be heard when starting the car. I haven't noticed this before on other fuel injected cars. thanks for the quick response.
2disturbed
03-24-2007, 10:39 PM
I have noticed my 95 325i has also had a gurgling sound every
now and then coming from the rear.
Just started about a week ago.
Does not do it every start up and maybe lasts for 10 seconds at most.

I assume its the fuel pump on its way out?

Thanks

-Sean
SPElectronics
03-25-2007, 12:50 AM
LOL, that subject just screams FUNNY!

My question would have been similar to hendrixharlow, but slight changes would be made, as such: Does the gurgling sound show up constantly or only when you eat Taco Bell?

Ok, my apologies. In one of my Mustangs, I started hearing gurgling instead of a smooth steady hum/whine when I'd turn the key, just before the fuel pump went bad. It only did it twice, and then while driving it just DIED without any real warning, and I was left at the side of the road.

I would have it checked out in case you have a fuel pump going south on you. Although you might just have a clogged pickup tube or something. I'm surprised you can hear it at all in the BMW's though. They're so "quiet" inside. I can't ever hear my fuel pump pumping like I could in my Mustangs.
2disturbed
03-27-2007, 04:51 PM
When I dropped it off to get it looked at, it of course didnt make the
sound. Hopefully, they can figure it out.

-Sean
mmaldin
03-27-2007, 04:59 PM
My 94 has made that sound occasionally since it was new. I brought it to the dealer for that problem while the car was still under warranty and was told that is is 'normal'.
Anyway, same fuel pump at 126k.