'89 Jetta fuel pump housing leaking

If the fuel lines bolt to the fuel filter then you probably have the correct one. If your replacement one has a good line from the pump to the fuel filter then you only need to deal with one banjo fitting. Now that is if you don't want to change the fuel filter.

It is common for these housings to leak. I have changed many of them before and I usually just change the plastic housing and use new mounts and new screws for the fuel pump.

Be safe doing this job since you are opening up fuel lines.

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Thanks Dave. Anyone know of a source of good used assemblies in Toronto? I got one for $75 and my mechanic (who I don't think is that uptight) won't touch it, says the lines are rotten. The used one had hose clamps, short lengths of hose, and then the plastic lines that were cut when the junkyard cut it out of the last car. He's telling me that doing the replacement isn't as easy as removing the hose clamps and just sliding my fuel line ends onto the replacement unit and re-tightening the clamps. He's saying that the metal fuel line ends on my car will be damaged when removing the old unit, and will have to be re-crimped onto the plastic section, or something. Does this sound rational?

Theo

"Theo" wrote

It is bullshit. It is that easy. Sounds like he is trying to rip you off. Simple matter of getting the replacement rubber hoses and using standard small hose clamps. When you buy the rubber hose make sure you buy the higher psi grade rubber hose. In my local discount parts store there is a lower and higher grade. I have done this several times with no trouble using a standard hose clamp. Do not overtighten cutting into the rubber but make sure the clamps are good and tight.

Harry