Re: Need a fuel pump for '84 4kq

["BMD" <eurocar@gci.net>]

Original Bosch #GFP 205  ($176.24 + freight, Dealer list $244.10) (Pierburg
brand $139.24). But don't use anything other than new Bosch on this part if
you want it to last.

Bryan Doughty
home.gci.net/~eurocar
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrei Talalaevskii <andrei@grad.physics.sunysb.edu>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Cc: <andrei@felix.physics.sunysb.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:18 AM
Subject: Need a fuel pump for '84 4kq


> Dear qlisters,
>
> the fuel pump on my '84 4kq has died yesterday and I am going to replace
> it. Is there anyone with the used pump just taking space in the house that
> he would like to sell for a reasonable price.
>
> I asked the vendors and so far I got quotes for ~$150 for brand new and
> $100 for a  rebuilt unit.
>
> If someone has a _working_ unit he doesn't need, please get back to me
> using the email:  <andrei@felix.physics.sunysb.edu> (this is NOT the same
> address as in "from" field of this email)
>
> Of course, if I get a unit that fails within couple of months, I promise
> there will be no complaints. I know well that used fuel pumps are
> unpredictable and I oppose qlist bashing in any case.
>
> I would also appreciate to hear any advises on whether it makes sense to
> buy a rebuilt fuel pump instead of a new one if the price difference is
> $50.
>
> TIA,
>
> Andrei
>