Re: '89 Audi 100 fuel pump & brake questions

[audidude@cris.com (John Winkelman)]

Judgement call--the fuel pump in my 87 5kCSTQ buzzed for more than a year
before I finally replaced it.  The buzz grew louder with time, and I decided the
time had come when people on the sidewalk would turn and stare as I drove
past.  Now all is blessed silence (from the pump, anyway).

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>Hairy green toads from Mars made Chris Foust say:
>
>> This is my first entry into this great Audi resource.  Although I have a
>> great mechanic and do much of the work myself, Audi knowledge is scarce in
>> my rural setting.  Besides the '89 100, I also have an '88 Audi 80.
>> 
>> One question is regarding the external fuel pump on the 100.  For many
>> months, there is a very noticable buzz coming from it.  It appears to be
>> working fine, despite the buzz.  Should I be concerned?
>
>Yes.
>
>The louder the buzz gets, the closer the pump is to failing. I ignored
>mine for a little too long, and got to pay a $50 towing bill in addition
>to the $250 pump replacement. Also, if the pump fails, you'll have to
>drain the fuel line and replace the first filter, too, as bits of pump
>can get into it.
>
>Replace it on your schedule, it's easier.
>
>-- 
>
>Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7)			duane@zk3.dec.com
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John D. Winkelman
audidude@concentric.net
Disclaimer:  I couldn't have been going that fast, officer!