new fuel pump details

[Zsolt]

Bill,

Considering how much our $ sucks in the moment it's about the same amount.

  Zsolt

Bill Rowe wrote:

> I hate to burst your bubble, but that appears a bit steep compared to
> the Bosch unit I installed a few yrs ago.  I think I only paid US $175.
> It may be that the Pierburg is superior but you can never go wrong w/
> Bosch.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com] On
> Behalf Of Livolsi, Stephane
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 10:43 AM
> To: Audi Quattro List
> Subject: new fuel pump details
>
>
> Got my fuel pump from VM Autohaus yesterday.
>
> Looks good.  Price was $236 Can, came to $269.04 taxes in.  This must be
> a great deal for US listers, no?
>
> Anyway, pump is made by Pierburg in Germany. Build 'looks' solid and of
> good quality. Package comes with new crush washers and zip ties.  There
> is also a metal threaded cap that I haven't been able to figure what it
> is for.
>
> Differences:
> This pump is definitely skinnier than the one I took out. It has a
> plastic shroud around it to make it thicker and thus fit in the
> mounting.  Also, on the original pump the wires going to the pump were
> held on to a stud with a nut. On the replacement, the wires are not
> removable and the harness is integral to the pump.
>
> All in all, I'm happy.  I think this goes to show that it pays to shop
> around.
>
> Now on Saturday comes the 900km round trip to go put the pump back in.
> The bonus part is the compact snow covered section we'll be travelling
> in my 5ktq and Tihol's 90Q.  Video cam and still cam are already packed!
>
> Soon to be pumping
>
> Stephane
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