Final Word Fuel Pump Brand

[Matthew Caprio <cap29100@flash.net>]

Well, it all worked out for the best I believe...

I bought the "Master Brand" fuel pump for my 5k from Advance Auto for $190.
 (I figured if it looked crappy, I would just keep it in my trunk on my
long trip and have it if mine failed, being able to return it and buy a
good one later).

BUT, INSIDE THE "MASTER" BOX, is a brand new Bosch fuel pump.  So, I got
the Bosch afterall, and it was the cheapest price in town (no need for
shipping), immediately available, and, best of all, a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

[William P. Magliocco Wins the prize-- he guessed it might be a Bosch in
there!!!]

So, there have been comments about the Bosch made in Czech quality, but I
feel most comfortable with the "Bosch" name.  I don't think there can be
much difference in quality between the German plant and the Czech plant--
especially from a company like Bosch, and a high safety item like a fuel
pump.  And, althought I don't want to do the labor twice, it's hard to
argue with a Lifetime Warranty..

For those of you whose went noisy soon after replacing-- did you change the
filter??... I don't know what the scoop really is with that tank lining--
I'll check mine out when I get in there-- if there is not crap built up on
my existing screen, I'll definitely leave mine on.. but I know someone said
that there is an Audi TSB saying to remove the screen...  But I don't want
to void my lifetime warranty....  :)

Final word is:
both Autozone and Advance sell the "Master" pump for the audi 5k for about
$190, and I bet all of them are Bosch pumps in there, with a lifetime
warranty...

Matt
Austin, TX
88 5ksq