Typ 89 Fuel Pump Replacement BTDT?

[Huw Powell]

> I plan on replacing my fuel pump this weekend.
> The car is an 88 90q.
> Anything I need to look out for?  I don't have my Bentley with me at the
> time. (I will when I do the work).
> What is the best way to plug the fuel lines?

well, first here are my pretty pictures:

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/fueltray-90.htm

the small cars have a metal "fuel tray" thing (my name for it) that
holds the fuel filter, pump, and pressure accumulator.  These are
interconnected by a couple of plastic lines that are tough to work with
when they are old.  Working space on all these things is difficult.

I went nuts and replaced them all on my 90Q; which gets a bit pricey
(although you should install a new fuel filter while you are down there).

I'd still recommend simply undoing the main fuel line in and line out
and bringing the tray to a bench to play.  If you can undo the nuts on
the three rubber mounts, that is...

The main fuel line is a rubber one.  To seal it, compress it with a
C-clamp or a vice grips.  Or plan on doing this with an almost empty
tank and draining it while under there.

The "out" line should do no more thna drip a bit.

! DO THIS OUTSIDE !

Gasoline fumes are explosive and toxic in confined spaces, don't take
any chances.

Cigarette breaks are right out the window on this job, so work fast.

--
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

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