Fuel pump source in the U.S.? - Page 2

oc63rag · 04-24-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverd2

First...too good to be true? >>>

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthre...ight=fuel+pump

Apparently so...follow up >>>

http://forums.quattroworld.com/a8/msgs/64317.phtml

That's really strange. From all the threads I've read the running out of gas at half full seems to be due to incorrect installation.
If the Python pump has the exact same design as the VDO, how could the pump be causing that issue?

tozoM8 · 04-24-2012, 04:29 PM

You should try it and let us know.

oc63rag · 04-24-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tozoM8

You should try it and let us know.

The gasket kit is on the way. I'll post back with the results (hopefully by Friday).

oc63rag · 04-27-2012, 01:13 PM

The new pump and seals/gaskets are in and everything seems fine. I just took it out for about ten miles and it ran great with no issues.
For anyone considering replacing just the pump and not the whole assembly, it is a PITA but if you follow the three youtube videos (see below) it is possible.

My fuel level is about 1/3 of a tank right now so I'll see how it does once it drops down close to empty.

As the guy who did the install videos suggests, it makes it much easier to put everything back together if you mark all pieces that come apart with a Sharpie.

For the fuel filter, the descriptions on this forum were a little confusing to me until I got under the car and looked around. The filter is underneath the car, in front of the passenger rear wheel. Some of the threads made it sound like it is inside the wheel well itself.

Pump assembly removal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiVs8...5BF320E46F3C4F

Pump assembly install, part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOUg...eature=related

Pump assembly install, part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no5K_...feature=relmfu

pocketchange · 04-29-2012, 07:07 AM

the UK location is where I got mine after spending time looking for a closer and less costly correct pump that will work (it's not in the US).
About $225, a few day wait and a few hours work and you will be back on the road.

good luck
pc

oc63rag · 04-29-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pocketchange

the UK location is where I got mine after spending time looking for a closer and less costly correct pump that will work (it's not in the US).
About $225, a few day wait and a few hours work and you will be back on the road.

good luck
pc

Thanks pc. So far everything seems fine.

audinutt · 04-29-2012, 11:26 AM

I bought the complete assembly for my 2001, then saved the assembly and bought a UK pump and installed it, it's on the shelf for when I have a failure in the future, it will be a simple 30 minute replacement then

-Richard

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04-27-2012, 01:13 PM	#14
oc63rag Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 69	The new pump and seals/gaskets are in and everything seems fine. I just took it out for about ten miles and it ran great with no issues. For anyone considering replacing just the pump and not the whole assembly, it is a PITA but if you follow the three youtube videos (see below) it is possible. My fuel level is about 1/3 of a tank right now so I'll see how it does once it drops down close to empty. As the guy who did the install videos suggests, it makes it much easier to put everything back together if you mark all pieces that come apart with a Sharpie. For the fuel filter, the descriptions on this forum were a little confusing to me until I got under the car and looked around. The filter is underneath the car, in front of the passenger rear wheel. Some of the threads made it sound like it is inside the wheel well itself. Pump assembly removal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiVs8...5BF320E46F3C4F Pump assembly install, part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOUg...eature=related Pump assembly install, part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no5K_...feature=relmfu __________________ 01 A8L, recoded tranny, silver/black w/ tint

04-29-2012, 07:07 AM	#15
pocketchange AudiWorld Member 1999 Audi A8 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 179	Sorry.. the UK location is where I got mine after spending time looking for a closer and less costly correct pump that will work (it's not in the US). About $225, a few day wait and a few hours work and you will be back on the road. good luck pc

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04-29-2012, 11:26 AM	#17
audinutt AudiWorld Senior Member 2001 Audi A8L Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,604	I bought the complete assembly for my 2001, then saved the assembly and bought a UK pump and installed it, it's on the shelf for when I have a failure in the future, it will be a simple 30 minute replacement then -Richard