100/5000 series fuel Tank rubber grommet
I have examined four 5000 series fuel tanks and found the large rubber like grommet that the fuel pump seats at the bottom of the tank is deteriorating or breaking up. This is apparently used to keep returning fuel separated from the gas tank fuel supply at large.
This is Audi/Volkswagen part number 443 201 746A Gasket.
The North American Dealers no longer supply this part and I'm wondering what the pros are doing to work around this problem. I consider this to be a service hazard as if it breaks up it can get sucked into the fuel pump and plug its inlet screen. Then it's lights out for a very expensive fuel pump and possibly as well for the new one one might install.
Does anyone have a parts source? The number on my part is three audi like rings and then 02 3858 4. Note that Audi has a four ring symbol. I have already searched extensively for this part.
Note that your dealer can print you a very nice drawing of what's in your fuel tank.. A very neglected area, I'm thinking.
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