87 5ktq Fuel Accumulator fuel line rot

[Russ Maki]

I'm not sure of the price for the 5K lines, but I bought similar ones (pump
to accumulator, accumulator to filter)  for my '87 4Kq last summer from
Linda at  Carlssen Audi. They cost about $25 each w/discount.

Linda also sold me a new fuel line (filter to engine bay) for $50-something.
After examining all the twists and turns in the original, I'm glad I didn't
try to bend one up myself!

Russ Maki

>
> Message: 20
> From: "Jack Gagnon" <bullitt at cybertours.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: 87 5ktq Fuel Accumulator fuel line rot
> Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:31:27 -0500
>
> The Fuel Line out of the fuel accumulator rotted through yesterday.  I
tried
> to find a replacement part at a few of my usual mail order places to find
> out it is a dealer only part.  I called the dealer, $167.00, not in stock
> and it is not an exact fit since the original part is discontinued and the
> whole hard-line to accumulator needs to be replaced.
>
> I ended up getting a new brass ball/barb fitting for a local industrial
> hardware shop that is not an exact fit but works without leaking.  I
> replaced the plastic fuel line also since the old one was too short for
the
> new fitting.  The rear line and fitting is in bad shape also, but is not
> leaking yet.  Does anyone know where I can get replacement fittings for
the
> accumulator lines?
>
> A buddy of mine bypassed the accumulator completely to solve his problem
> about a year ago with no ill effects.  Is it okay to run without the
> accumulator?  What does it do exactly?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jack