[V8] Special tool 3214 - fuel pump removal

[Radek]

The pump is out, thanks a lot for your help.  I used a small chisel that I 
wedged sideways into two of the slots.  The chisel was a little bent and, 
therefore, did not press against the body of the pump and it turned quite 
easily.
Now, the next problem:  the pump would not fit into the new (actually, 
"remanufactured") fuel tank.  Even though the tank is physically the same, 
the plastic holder at the bottom is different.  There are three studs with 
securing snaps, into which the pump needs to go onto vertically.  Would 
anyone know anything about it?
Thanks.

Radek.

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> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:22:21 -0700
> From: "toml99 at todomundo.com" <toml99 at todomundo.com>
> To: v8audi <v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] Special tool 3214 - fuel pump removal
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> Fuel pump sits in a housing that twist-locks into the holder that's
> part of the tank.  There are 4, 3/4" notches in top of it that the
> tool grabs to twist it counterclockwise.  Sooo, you can just grab the
> housing that's about 4" in diameter and twist.  That said, I've been
> unable to do 2 of them with my hands, and needed the tool.   Bet you
> could borrow/rent one from a german indie shop if it won't budge.
> Here's a pic of the unit.  You can see the click lock part in bottom
> of holder, and see one of the slots that the tool grabs on the
> top....there are 4 90 degrees apart.  You might be able to get a
> strap wrench on it also.  Pretty sure I used 90w Redline synthetic
> last time on differential.  Good luck, Tom
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:39:13 -0600
> From: Kneale Brownson <kneale at knitknacks.com>
> To: Radek <radek at uniserve.com>
> Cc: v8 <v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] Special tool 3214 - fuel pump removal
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> Pump sits in a basket that click-locks into a housing. Some folks have 
> been able to rotate/remove (counterclockwise) the inner by using gloved 
> hands. Some have crossed wood or metal pieces that fit the notches to do 
> the rotating without the 3214.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Oct 18, 2014, at 5:19 PM, "Radek" <radek at uniserve.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi, it's me again.  Changing the differential is actually a by-product of 
>> the main job, which is fuel tank replacement (rust).  Feeling inside the 
>> old tank to twist out the fuel pump, I can't quite figure it out. 
>> Bentley is not of much help, suggesting Special Tool 3214.  I can feel 
>> two sort-of tabs that I try to press towards the inside with one hand and 
>> then twist counterclockwise, but something is still keeping the pump from 
>> twisting.  I can't fit both hands into the opening.  What am I missing?
>> Radek.