Fuel pump remova/install question -1990 100q

[Kneale Brownson]

The first pumps of this newer anchoring design were the same OD, I think,
as the one that used the rubberish type of retainer, while the newer pumps
are of a smaller OD and require an intermediate sleeve that fits into the
retainer of the original "newer" design to take up the slack.  If the pump
you removed was "loose" in its retainer,  you probably lack the
intermediate sleeve.    If you examine the photos in the write-up on Chris
Miller's 200q20v website   <
http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/engine.html#Fuel Pump  > you'll see the
differences and the part you need to make for a solid retention of the
pump.   If you got the basket out without the tool, you probably will be
able to reinstall it without the tool.  I've needed the tool to remove two
fuel pumps, but could put them back in without the tool.  Some folks have
reported a gloved hand helped them remove/reinstall without the tool.

At 03:27 PM 4/28/2005 -0400, SJ wrote:
>I got my noisy fuel pump out.
>Will be replacing it with a Pierberg pump.
>
>The fuel pump holder does not look as described in my manual for this model
>and year.
>It should look like this:
>http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/fuelpump.htm#early200
>
>But , it looks like this:
>http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/fuelpump.htm#late200
>
>The fuel pump was loose in its holder when I removed it.
>According to the SJM instructions, the pump in its housing is supposed to be
>installed with the tool 3214, turn 1/2" to lock it in place. Also, the tool
>is supposed to be used to unlock the pump.
>
>Question: Can I lock the pump in without this tool?  Will my hand supply
>enough force and torque to lock the pump into place?
>
>SJ
>85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
>85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
>88 Audi 5kq
>90 Audi 100q
>
>
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