getting the fuel pump out of the tank

**t1demont1** · 11-01-2008 09:24 PM

I need help on how to get this bish out. ive been following this: http://forums.audiworld.com/performa...gs/44541.phtml however, im not really sure how to get the basket out of the tank. I twisted it slightly (very slightly) but i cant get it to lift. Do i need to twist more or what? gimme yo tips and tricks.

**317ssayzarc** · 11-01-2008 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by t1demont1

I need help on how to get this bish out. ive been following this: http://forums.audiworld.com/performa...gs/44541.phtml however, im not really sure how to get the basket out of the tank. I twisted it slightly (very slightly) but i cant get it to lift. Do i need to twist more or what? gimme yo tips and tricks.

I didnt read your link but I took a small/dense/heavy object and a blunt punch into the tank and got it turned... If I had to guess I would say it has to turn 15-20 degrees

**317ssayzarc** · 11-01-2008 09:36 PM

Addition:

It was a short/wide interior prybar that I laid in the groove, and a rock (yup, even at a highend shop we used whatever worked) I finessed it with... It took one well placed/forced blow... You probably wont have access to a plastic pry like that, sorry I couldnt be much help

**t1demont1** · 11-01-2008 10:55 PM

thanks jake. Time to get innovative lol

**Don Supreme** · 11-02-2008 12:16 AM

There is an Audi tool for this task -- Pops out in seconds with the right tool.

**317ssayzarc** · 11-02-2008 12:31 AM

How did you get that tool?

**Don Supreme** · 11-02-2008 12:48 AM

**f15046** · 11-02-2008 12:56 AM

To get mine out I made a tool that fit into the slots. I used some small flat pieces of metal, maybe 1/2" to 1" wide and about a 1/4" thick. I measured and then cut what I though would fit into the slots and then welded the jig. I then welded a long piece of metal to the part that fit onto the basket and turned it with a pair of vice grips. Sounds complicated but it wasnt too bad. I'll try to get a pic of it and post it up.

**317ssayzarc** · 11-02-2008 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Don Supreme

I asked HOW? Or did you?

**D's Avant** · 11-02-2008 05:13 AM

/\ /\ /\ Without the right tool, getting the pump secured is a real PIA and you can damage your tank. Ask me how I know??? Without the right tool, you have to push down with a lot of force to get the pump secured in the tank and damage can occur to your filler tube seal.

**Toyotatech** · 11-02-2008 08:24 AM

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

**creechsa4** · 11-02-2008 09:34 AM

spray a little pb blaster, then i used a coilover spanner wrench to remove!

**creechsa4** · 11-02-2008 09:36 AM

oh wait you said you're already on the basket part. there's some tabs the you have to use a few flathead screwdrivers to push in, then you can lift straight up. use a fluorescent/led to zero in on the tabs that you push in.