Fuel Tank Compatibility

[jval]

I am soon planning to upgrade the fuel pump however my 93 has 2 broken studs after last years run-in with a leaking hardpipe. The pump assembly is currently bolted down with remaining studs and RTV'd (yes, the fuel compatible kind). I'm not sure this will be the best way to secure down a 255lph pump especially after another removal.

I have read the posts on repairing broken studs and am not too excited about working that close with gas fumes and sparks mixed. I would prefer the extra effort to remove the tank, perform the required work, then reinstall.

I just picked up a 92 TSI FWD as a parts car for my 93 TSI AWD. (Finally got my 6-bolt!) I am hoping that someone will know if the fuel tanks are the same between these two cars. This way I can work on one while still being able to drive the other.

 

[xdxoxuxgx]

This won't answer your compatibility question, but it's a suggestion from what I did when I broke my studs. I used a vice grip to snap the remaining studs off, drilled holes where the studs were, and used self tapping bolts to secure the pump assembly down. It worked for me just fine, but just a suggestion.

 

[silver bullit]

Only awd tanks on awd and front drive tanks for front drive tanks 90-94/stick or auto does not mater.

I know i had to find this out to replace my awd tank. 6 14mm bolt and the tanks drops. Then you got hoses etc.

 

[jval]

Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I won't go through the effort of pulling the tank.
I like the idea of self tapping bolts. Keeps the head on the up side, and no worries about JB Weld letting go during install like other methods.