Bosch pump failure on my CQ20v + fuel gauge

[Stick Insect]

It was a nice day yesterday so I thought I'd get the audi running and finish the Porsche brake conversion.

The pump has completely gummed up and wouldn't turn and the fuel gauge show empty and the trip meter tells me that I have less than 30 miles to go.

I thought that it was handy I had one in the shed. it was different but I felt it could be used just to move the car. This was jammed as well.

I have priced a replacement and the following prices were found.

Euro car parts
original £77.96 plus vat
copy £44.77 + vat

GSF
didn't supply

Partco
£104+vat

Currrently I have the old pump in solvent trying to ungum it.

The car has only done 23k miles and I'm a bit loathed to replace it, It ain't worn out yet..

Any suggestions about solvents gratefully appreciated

The fuse is ok but the fuel gauge doesn't move any thoughts why?

David

[Stick Insect]

Ebay strikes again

I gathered from the high level of response that no-one knows about solvent abuse of fuel pumps.

Think that I've sorted the problem head for EBAY
£28 + £6 postage for a genuine Bosch pump.

Fits the s2 as well

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-NEW-Electric...QQcmdZViewItem

David

[Knight Rider S4]

WTF you have a Coupe 20v with only 23k on the clock OMG were did you get that?