"Universal" fuel pump?

Huw Powell audi at humanspeakers.com
Fri May 11 13:03:00 EDT 2007


> Anyone ever use a universal type fuelish pump in an Audi application? 

I hadn't...

> Was thinking of putting one of these in the 1988 90Q, the pump in the car
> is factory and starting to get a little loud (getting louder than the
> lifter clatter.)  Any comments, BTDT appreciated.  I can get this one
> from a local source for about $100 less than the original replacement.

The one you posted is about $140, plus shipping.  Last time I bought an 
OEM pump from Atlantic, it was about $180, as I recall.  And, of course, 
fits right in.

You might spend the difference making adapter hoses...

>>From the look of it, might have to plumb in the check valve.  For those
> unfamiliar with the 90Q, unlike the type 44's, it has an external fuel
> pump mounted on the left rear undercarriage.
>  
> http://tinyurl.com/355exy

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Huw Powell

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