'85 Coupe Fuel Accumulator

[Bubmeister@aol.com]

My brother in Florida has a '85 GT Coupe which seems to have a problem with
the car dying - usually in unsavory neighborhoods.  As I remember he has
replaced both fuel filters, has fixed the battery connection,  and has fixed
a couple other things involving the fuel system.  He was just told what he
needs is a new fuel accumulator (sits down stream of the electric fuel pump).
 This is supposed to maintain the psi to the injectors via a spring type
action.  As the part goes for $200 at his dealer, Carlsen quotes $152 + $18
shipping, he wanted to know if anyone out there has any advice on this fix or
more information.  I'm guessing he would rather be able to make this fix for
next to nothing....I don't think he realizes yet what the AU in Audi sounds
like.  Any help would be appreciated. TIA.

Kelly