Walbro 255 fitting problem.

[Dift]

I bought the following pump believing that it is based on a walbro 225, as in the listing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370963015617
I thought this pump would be pretty much plug and play as it's smaller than the original, so just needs packed out a little in the tank... However the chap fitting it is really struggling.

Have I bought the wrong one? Should I just go down there, get the car back and sort it myself? I have a pile of RS2 stuff to fit, but wanted someone 'professional' to do the fuel pump for me.

Any help or guidance appreciated.

[UrS4boy]

It even shows the neoprene sleeve that is required because its diameter is less than the OE 43 mm.

a) the price seems too cheap to be a real Walbro

b) have you seen this (it's for a C4 but will be similar to B4):

http://12v.org/urs/Fuel%20Pump%20Testing%20and%20Replacement%20ProceduresRev3.pdf

[Dift]

Thanks for the help Dave, I'll have a read over the weekend. I'll ask them to reassemble the original and I'll have a bash or send it to a proper garage.

It's not a real Walbro, but a 'improved' fuel pump, built into a 255 shell. PRJ has used similar to good effect by all accounts.

I can't see why they are struggling, it sounds like it should just drop in... They may need more packing, but not rocket science ?

I just want to be sure it should fit

[GazzaG60]

the walbro is not as wide as the 044. its very much like a aby pump. if rs2 is like that then it should fit in. if its a little slack should be an easy fix to be honest.

i found biggest issue was removing the basket from the tank. get pretty tight in there.

[Dift]

So I'm in the middle of fitting the walbro pump following this guide. I have everything out, but I don't seem to have the plastic Bosch sleeve that goes into the pump basket.

http://www.audiforums.com/forum/s-ca...rs4-s6-100102/

Can I buy this separately?

This is what I have
Do I need

[Dift]

It appears I have a VDO pump, does anyone have an old Bosch pump with the sleeve?