Fuel pump without the special tool

[PeterBergin at aol.com]

I did it by hand the first time, out doors below zero temps and a near full 
 tank of gas, never again!
 
It was easier to get apart than put back in.  It sort of twist and  snaps 
in and out while pressing down. That was ten years ago.  When  the check 
valve failed I bought the tool and did it.  Much easier to change  when on your 
own terms and not crisis maintenance out doors during a Minnesota  January.
 
Unfortunately, I gave the tool to the guy that bought the car.  I  would 
try and borrow or rent the tool from some one on the list.
 
Good Luck.
Pete, 91 Avant sold and missed.
02 S6, learning to love it!
 
 
In a message dated 11/4/2011 7:18:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
jkempf at madriver.com writes:

Anybody  had luck getting the lid off the fuel pump holder without the
VAG3214 tool?  Need to change out the check valve and so I need to get the
pump out of the  tank. All nice and clean down there which surprised me. 

Whatever has  to be done has to be done one handed. Blasted Teutonic factory
tools! Pump  made 208k miles. No one has ever been in there I am sure.
Factory  insulation was still taped over the lid.  

jfk

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