8D0201218B, fuel line feed that connects to the "out" end of the fuel filter
04-02-2007, 06:39 AM
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8D0201218B, fuel line feed that connects to the "out" end of the fuel filter
is kinked in several spots. I should replace it. The part is $50 locally or ~$40 at 1stvwparts.com . Crazy!
Thinking about rigging up my own -- it's just a plastic line from the banjo bolt fitting down to a rubber hose with a clamp ... BUT! It's a fuel system, and I probably should just bite the bullet and go with the OEM piece ... but still, $50 for a "hose"????
Suggestions?<ul><li><a href="http://www.avtoshop.net/audi.php?mdl=224&bildid=E0A000B5&grp=2& ;check=5">It's part #23 on this diagram</a></li></ul>
Thinking about rigging up my own -- it's just a plastic line from the banjo bolt fitting down to a rubber hose with a clamp ... BUT! It's a fuel system, and I probably should just bite the bullet and go with the OEM piece ... but still, $50 for a "hose"????
Suggestions?<ul><li><a href="http://www.avtoshop.net/audi.php?mdl=224&bildid=E0A000B5&grp=2& ;check=5">It's part #23 on this diagram</a></li></ul>
04-02-2007, 07:08 AM
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Thanks Carson. Any thoughts on me rigging my own line? The fitting is good,
the only caveat I can think of is that a rubber hose won't fit into the channel in the fuel filter housing -- I'd have to pull it from outside of it.
04-02-2007, 07:17 AM
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No reason why you couldn't rig up some Aeroquip fittings and hose if you want
Personally, unless I needed larger diameter hose for additional flow of fuel, I'd stick with the factory part.
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04-02-2007, 10:17 AM
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Carson, a question: Do I need to drop the tank to change the fuel filter on a B5 A4 Avant?
Dropped by the dealer to have them change the prop shaft seal that weeped all over the ground under my car...
Audi Assured thank you very much...
Asked about swapping the filter and they told me I needed to drop the tank to do it.
I was under the impression it could be done by loosening the band.
Thanks again,
Peter
Audi Assured thank you very much...
Asked about swapping the filter and they told me I needed to drop the tank to do it.
I was under the impression it could be done by loosening the band.
Thanks again,
Peter
04-02-2007, 10:27 AM
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Allow me please :-) I didn't drop the tank, just removed the front strap bolts and loosened the rear
strap ones, only to get more than 1" clearance between the filter strap bolt and the body.