How hard is it to replace the fuel pump on a 86 Q5000S? Also what is the difference between the Bosch and Pierburg fuel pumps?
Replacing Fuel Pump
Jan 18, 2005
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Durangoman, It's not too hard to do, although it's a far sight better to do when it's warm outside instead of bitterly cold (when pumps usually fail, unfortunately). Step 1: Know that gasoline is flammable/explosive and dangerous to your health. Always read and follow warnings before picking up tools. Steps 2 through N:
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some have had success with the Pierburg units, though as shown inScott Mockry's site the Pierburg requires some shimming.Cheers! Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
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I replaced the Bosch with a Pierburg a year ago in my '91 100q. I was not aware of any shimming. It just popped in and replaced the old one easily.
Run your tank low on fuel b4 replacing because you need to reach to the bottom of the tank.
The Peirburg is nice and quite. I like it.
T> Durangoman,
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