Where can I get fuel pump removal tools?
10-30-2008, 07:03 PM
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sorry - I DID say tho to forgive me ignoramus 8-). I thought it was in ref. to...
...pulling the pump out of the basket *inside the tank at the bottom*, which (on the C4) requires special tool / gyrations.
I stand enlightened, thanks.
Good luck. Judging by Gabor's pic, that thing's just begging to be McGuyver'd tho...
I stand enlightened, thanks.
Good luck. Judging by Gabor's pic, that thing's just begging to be McGuyver'd tho...
10-31-2008, 01:50 PM
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Re: Forgive me ignoramus - is the D2 not the same as the C4 whereby one can...
Different spot. We're talking about the large locking ring on the top of the assembly and the white plastic 'twist-off' top on the fuel delivery element... all way above the basket. And essential to remove before you even get access to the basket tucked deep in the bowels of the tank.
We got both off without special tools, but YMMV. Tozo "Lord of the (Four) Rings" has the best technique, sans special Audi tools.
We got both off without special tools, but YMMV. Tozo "Lord of the (Four) Rings" has the best technique, sans special Audi tools.
10-31-2008, 01:51 PM
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Re: Thanks tozoM8. I tried but it's on so tight that my tapping started to chew on the plastic, no b
We also got ours with a blunt tool (to not tear plastic) and light rap with ball peen hammer.
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