4kcsq Fuel Filter Frustration Gone! (sort of)

[Dave C.]

Are there
any newer models (80, 90, 100, etc.) that use the same pump?  How reliable
would it be to pull one off a wrecked 87 4kcsq?  Know of a junkyard with a few
Audis of various models,  ...

Hi,
The same pump was used on many other cars ... including all fwd 4000's,
CGT's and 4kq, probably 80/90 as well... but the newer model Audi's (80/90)
aren't as likely to be found at the U-pull yards.  I would look for a car
that has an obviously replaced pump on it... easy to ID because it will
look new compared to the ones that have been living under the car for
fifteen years.  I would not hesitate to install a newer used pump.  I would
not bother with a fifteen year old used one, because you already have one
of those.  Just be prepared that when you pull the pump you have a way to
plug the gas line.  Otherwise the entire gas tank will drain onto the
ground and create a dangerous situation.

Dave C.