Fuel pump - how loud?

[curlyks2]

I've got the carpets out of the boot and the seats down to allow air to circulate and the boot to dry out (yup, more leaky rear lights) and while the car is running I can now here a whirring sound.

I guess it's the fuel pump, and guess I've not heard it before because the rear seats do a good job at blocking the sound. (That and the Guns 'n' Roses which is normally on )

How loud should the fuel pump be? Or is it something else back there which I can hear whirring away?

Thanks

Ck.

[CoupeWannabeS2]

I had a loud fuel pump - so spoke with an Audi dealer and they quoted about £180 for a new one. the guy was quite honest and said they often carry on for a few years while making a noise and then will just give up.

I tracked a second hand one down on ebay for a fraction of the price and used the info on this site to replace it. the replacement was silent - as they should be. If you dont know how long its been making a noise, you should look to change it in the near future.

[Jeffer]

They do make a lot of sound with all the insulation removed.

[Sweeper]

Yes indeed , i've fitted 044 pump and in first was thinking i connected it wrong becouse of lound noise. Then put all covers seats and sonds dissapeared.

They do make a lot of sound with all the insulation removed.

[s2driveruk]

tend to hear them more if its warm outside or if you are low on fuel too - mine hums a bit from time to time has done it for the last 5 years...

[curlyks2]

Thanks all

Sounds likes it's time to put the spare fuel pump (from the last group buy) in the boot just in case, but not take any immediate action.

Ck.