2002 Volkswagen Beetle fuel pump replacement

2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
160,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIC7974
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After getting a very high estimate on the labor to install a fuel pump in a 2002 VW beetle. And after doing mechanic work for 25 years I don't see much labor time involved. Approx how long does it take to change the pump in this car?
Dec 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The manual allows 1.6 hours to do the repair.
Dec 19, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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EXOVCDS
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He has a TDI.....
Dec 20, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Sorry, I didn't realize it was a diesel. To remove and replace the fuel injector pump calls for 3.4 hours and includes bleeding the system and checking and adjusting injection timing. The fuel pump calls for 1.6 hours.
Dec 21, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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EXOVCDS
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There is no "fuel pump"... just the Injection Pump.

- Timing belt needs to be removed

That's why it takes longer, I'm surprised how little info Mitchell offers.

Thomas
Dec 22, 2013 at 12:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It can be confusing at times. They have so many different listings. Regardless, I hope that helped.
Dec 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Guess we will never know... if the original poster does not reply.

Dec 24, 2013 at 7:03 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Exovcds, You are great with these VW's. Thanks for the help.
Dec 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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