Changing the fuel filter and fuel pump?

**audi_driver1** · 01-16-2009 04:04 PM

I was wondering how hard it is to change the fuel filter and fuel pump on my B6. It just started making noises last night and the local mechanic wants $300 for parts and $200 for labor.. Just curious.

Thanks,

audi_driver1

**Papachristou** · 01-16-2009 04:17 PM

that is really fair actually. retail parts are about $250-300 (new pump, filter and gasket) and its a biatch especially if your tank is full, i had to do mine in the heat of summer on the side of the road with a FULL TANK!

it took me about 1.5 hours to do the pump alone (sweat in my eyes plus i had to feel around in a full tank figuring out how to disconnect that shit), filter is like 20-30 minutes, getting the clips off is a bitch too... if you break one, you will

**Frey7190** · 01-16-2009 04:27 PM

If you would have looked at the DIY link above the general posting you would have found my DIY:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224783

and had u looked further, you woulda found this:
http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page.../fuelpump.html

good luck, and have fun!

BTW... next time use the search feature ;)

**Frey7190** · 01-16-2009 04:29 PM

^^ also part wise.. the filter is about $70-80 at the dealer.. the fuel pump is about $400 at dealer.. you can look on websites like ECStunning.com and GenuineAudiParts.com they have them too for cheaper

**Papachristou** · 01-16-2009 04:52 PM

my dealer was $40 for the filter, $8 for the gasket and 250 for the pump at retail prices. i got it all for $220 i think at jobber price

i would be content to pay someone to do it again.... i hate smelling like gas for two days, if your car is under half it shouldnt be as bad

**WerkzRS** · 01-17-2009 12:50 PM

if you need the fuel pump let me know i get it from audi at $230.00 w/ gasket im located in Cali so it will be like 10 buck to ship to your location.

**audi_driver1** · 01-22-2009 11:44 PM

So a local car mechanic wanted $300 for parts and $200 for labor... I decided to take it to Mobile One, Inc. in Glenview, IL and the guy told me it was just the filter that needed to be changed and that was why it was making the noise it was.. Ended up costing me $92... I just find its unreal how some mechanics can rip you off hundreds of dollars...

BTW... Mobile One Inc (Glenview IL) Ill give them ++