[V6-12v] Bad fuel pump???

[Lino M. Valadas]

Thanks Tom.

I've been hearing horror stories from people with rusted banjo bolts, etc.
The filters in the engine compartment are usually clean and easy to do.
Some A4 owners with the filter under the car have mentioned that sometimes
they have to drop the tank a few centimetres to get at the filter, thus the
sad face.  But you have given me hope.  I have not tackled the fuel pump job
yet.  I'm waiting for the pump to die.  (it is running good now).  I have
the filter from the dealer and a pump.  Just waiting for the right time or
when the old pump decides not to pump anymore.

Lino
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Christiansen" <tomchr at gmail.com>
To: "Lino M. Valadas" <l.valadas at rogers.com>
Cc: <V6-12v at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [V6-12v] Bad fuel pump???


> Lino,
>
> Why the frowny face? The fuel filter is pretty easy to get to. I
> suggest placing the rear on jack stands when you do this, but I
> suppose a block or one of those ramps or a high curb would work as
> well. Get under there. A couple of twists with a wrench and you have
> the filter out. Just remember to replace the copper washers. Also
> remember to wear eye protection. Getting gas in your eyes is rather
> painful. Some people say it's helpful to loosen the gas cap before you
> start to relieve pressure.
>
> The whole operation isn't worse than an oil change. Allow 15-20
> minutes + tool clean-up for the procedure.
>
> There are apparently two different filters used for this car. Make
> sure you get the right one. The filter is pretty cheap. $10-15 or so.
> The copper washers come to less than a buck at the stealership.
>
> Tom
>
> On 7/21/06, Lino M. Valadas <l.valadas at rogers.com> wrote:
> > Yes,
> >
> > I think that's where it sits in my car.  :-(
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Lino
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tom Christiansen" <tomchr at gmail.com>
> > To: "Lino M. Valadas" <l.valadas at rogers.com>
> > Cc: <V6-12v at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [V6-12v] Bad fuel pump???
> >
> >
> > > Lino,
> > >
> > > The fuel filter is just forward of the right rear wheel on the bottom
> > > of the car. You'll need a fuel filter and four copper washers for the
> > > banjo bolts.
> > >
> > > Tom
> > >
> > > On 7/20/06, Lino M. Valadas <l.valadas at rogers.com> wrote:
> > > > Thanks Frank.
> > > >
> > > > I may be doing this on the weekend.  Where is the fuel filter
located?
> > In
> > > > the tank as well?
> > > >
> > > > Lino
> >
> >