Re: Subject: leak in fuel tank of quattro - suggestions

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-09-16 08:53:13 EDT, armanmik@n-jcenter.com writes:

<< Suggestion/observation: Most of the 5K Audis at the U-pull-it yards already
 have the gas tank out because someone has already taken the fuel pump. The
 2WD and quattro tanks should be the same, 
 
 Since it seems to me that you will have to pull the tank anyway (sorry), if
 the 2WD and Q tanks are the same, $15 for a good tank from a U-pull-it
 sounds like a better deal than patching your bad one - you don't want to do
 this job twice! >>

Just some thoughts on the subject...

1-It's a real project, not for the faint of heart or uncreative.
2-the tanks are quattro specific.
3-90% of used 5ktq tanks that I see are leaking at the seams or will be
shortly.
4-I'd strongly consider a new one if I was into the car for the long term. Or
failing finding the budgetary room for a new one, try to get a decent used
from a Southern US salvage yard. Keeping in mind that UPS won't take a gas
tank unless several hoops have been jumped through(just like airbags), you may
have to coax someone.

Hope this helps,
-Chris Semple
'87 4000q (encased tank)