[s-cars] Fuel Pump Removal Help Request (please)

[Dave Forgie]

Fred: Thanks very much.  The photos from Bob Myers and your word at least give
me hope that I can get that pump the h*ll out of the tank.  I'm in too far to
quit now. (Although it was all reversible, if need be). / Dave F.

Fred Munro wrote:

> Dave;
>
> There are two plastic clips that secure the pump into the basket. If you pop
> the clips loose, the pump will lift out of the basket. I'll send you via
> personal e-mail a set of photos and a write-up (courtesy Robert Myers).
>
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Dave Forgie
> Sent: March 12, 2005 4:50 PM
> To: s-cars
> Subject: [s-cars] Fuel Pump Removal Help Request (please)
>
> Okay.  I've tried but I can't undo the Chinese puzzle in the bowels of
> fuel tank.  Probably doesn't help that my borrowed 3214 fuel pump wrench
> is broken (can't use a rachet on it).  At this point, I am ready to quit
> and button it all back up (tail between legs),  buy a new 3214 wrench
> and try again in a few weeks. (BUT I know some of you have done this job
> without the wrench).
>
> I ran the tank down to the warning light (15 L left) but then I had to
> add a bit to get home.  So right now the fuel level is just at the top
> of the pump carrier.  The top of fuel pump that is in there appears to
> be white plastic (unless that is part of the carrier).  My new in a box
> Bosch pump is all black (no metal - all plastic).
>
> For the orientation of the fuel level sender, the black fitting for the
> evaporative emissions should be at the 6 PM position.  This should pump
> the letters VDO (and part numbers) running exactly "north-south".
>
> At this point I am wondering why I can't just unclip something and
> remove just the fuel pump and not the carrier.
>
> Oh, yeah, as for hints, a) open fuel tank (filler) to remove vacuum and
> b) do something to drain the high pressure line because when you crack
> open the banjo fitting you will be "surprised" at how much fuel is in
> the line. (Duh).
>
> I hope some Rubic's cube Guru can tell me how to unclip just the pump.
> <whimper>
>
> Dave (frustrated but not quite defeated) F.
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