u/Confident_Economy_57

Recently purchased a 2012 speed 3 with 120k miles. I am planning on doing one large purchase of the majority of mods that I want rather than purchasing them one at a time. I'd like a decent bump in power over stock without being too risky, so I'm not going for big numbers. I'm both new to the platform as well as somewhat new to modding, so let me know if you've got any recommendation or if I missed any must haves.

Parts already installed:

• Corksport HPFP internals
• JBR intake with turbo inlet pipe
• BC racing BR coilovers
• Short shifter
• Freektune custom e-tune

Planned mods:

• Corksport FMIC (small core)
• Corksport catted downpipe
• Ultimate Racing catback with race pipe
• Corksport or Grimmspeed boost controller
• Corksport injector seals
• Damond motor mounts
• Damond catch can
• JBR rear sway bar
• JBR rear camber arms
• 18 x 8.5 +45 wheels with 235/40/R18 tires

Hello all, I really need some help because I am currently losing my mind. I am installing some autotech hpfp internals and I hit a wall in attempting to remove the piston from the seal screw and my night rapidly went downhill from there.

I've watched about 15 install videos, read multiple guides, and read multiple reddit posts, and every single one indicates that the piston should pull directly out of the seal screw, and despite me using literally all of my strength, my piston is not budging (I've attached a video as evidence of my last attempt, fuel pump in a vice, spring pushed down, pulling from the spring retainer and seal screw threaded into the pump for maximum pulling force, but I've also attempted it with the internals removed from the pump housing). I figure I must be missing something here. Please tell me I'm just a huge dumb dumb. The piston sleeve seems have a bit of travel within the seal screw, but the piston itself isn't moving at all.

Furthermore, in one of my attempts to free the piston, I ended up dropping the internals and damaging the side of the seal screw (picture in comments). As this part is intended to be reused, my assumption is that I'll have to procure another one before reinstalling, but I figured I'd ask before I go buying more things.

I'm at my wits end trying to get this piston out, and finding very little advice online, so any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm considering trying to punch the piston out from the bottom, but I'm afraid I'll just end up damaging more of the internals.

Hello everyone,

My speed has thrown its first code since purchasing it 6 months ago. It is a P0171 code that popped up immediately after fueling up a few days ago. I was almost certain I had found the issue when I saw that the intake hose clamp had popped off, but the code returned after a drive cycle. After a closer inspection, I noticed the hose pictured has a hole in it just behind the valve/solenoid pictured.

I did some cursory research and I'm pretty sure it's part of the EVAP system, but definitely not 100% sure. I'm pretty new to the platform and maintaining my own vehicles in general, so any help would be appreciated!