Changing a fuel pump

Post by **david7m** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:18 pm

Hello

Looks like its on the way out

Are these easy to change? I assume it sits outside the fuel tank and can be easily accessed.

Not sure about the mixture of electric and fuel.

Any tips?

Dave

Post by **chunky79** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:24 pm

It's under the rear seat drivers side. Can be a little ackward to get to and also get out but it's well worth you giving it a go yourself. Open all the windows and the boot to vent the fumes. You could always disconnect the battery as well to be on the safe side.

Dunc

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:46 pm

you need a special tool to undoo the big plastic nut thing

Post by **chunky79** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:26 am

Think i used a copper drift and a hammer? Could have been a big pair of water pump pliers though? Either way just be sensible and you shouldn't do any damage.

Post by **david7m** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:20 am

Cheers guys.

Genuine Audi ones are £345

, so I wont be having one of those!

On another thread, Jim has suggested a Bosch 044 job. How can I check it wont be too powerful and push too much fuel through?

Dave

Post by **mikeyquattro** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:45 am

You'll need a special tool to get the pump out

Post by **chunky79** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:34 pm

once you get the top plastic cover off i think you can get the pump out easily mike? I'm sure i did it in my S3 when it played up

Post by **imolas4uk** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:36 pm

yep fuel pump comes out easy in a A3

Post by **mikeyquattro** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:42 pm

I'm just going on experience with my car. But when I do anything it turns into a pita!

Post by **chunky79** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:34 am

mikeyquattro wrote:I'm just going on experience with my car. But when I do anything it turns into a pita!

Apart from polishing your thing, i mean toy, i mean car

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