Ran into Fuel Pump Problem

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Dec 15, 2010 | 08:36 AM

xxNeverG1veUpxx

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From: Fort Collins, CO

Ran into Fuel Pump Problem

1998 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro

So, here's the story. I replaced the fuel filter and noticed it was the original fuel filter. 12 years old, 140,000 miles on it. That being said, I figured the fuel pump most likely wasn't doing so well. So I then bought a fuel pump from ECSTuning.com for $85. Cheap, so I went with it.

I went to replace the Fuel Pump and noticed when I got everything apart, that the fuel pump bracket inside of the fuel tank was busted up. I can't get the fuel pump out. I'm going to try again this weekend, and see where it gets me. I called a local Performance shop and they said that I will most likely have to replace the entire fuel tank. Tank ($85 for a used one) + Labor gets me to atleast $800.

Does anyone have an idea of what I should do to get it out of the tank, and also, how difficult is dropping the tank? Is there a DIY on the web? Any help would be great! Thanks in advance!

Dec 15, 2010 | 09:11 AM

turbo510

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Are you giving the pump a counter-clockwise turn to unlatch it?

Dec 15, 2010 | 10:51 AM

xsrfsno225x

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So you there was no problem with the fuel pump you just wanted to replace it?

Dec 16, 2010 | 06:33 AM

xxNeverG1veUpxx

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Originally Posted by turbo510

Are you giving the pump a counter-clockwise turn to unlatch it?

Yes I did. I didn't buy the tool though, I didn't feel like justifying spending 70 bucks on a tool for a one time use. Is it possible to get it out without the tool?