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Changing a fuel pump
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:18 pm
by david7m
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
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:24 pm
by chunky79
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
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:46 pm
by jimbo1234567
you need a special tool to undoo the big plastic nut thing
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:26 am
by chunky79
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:20 am
by david7m
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
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:45 am
by mikeyquattro
You'll need a special tool to get the pump out
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:34 pm
by chunky79
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
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:36 pm
by imolas4uk
yep fuel pump comes out easy in a A3
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:42 pm
by mikeyquattro
I'm just going on experience with my car. But when I do anything it turns into a pita!
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:34 am
by chunky79
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