Which Fuel Pump

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From this list which one would you buy. I will post later which one I bought and why.

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VDO/Continental, Hella, Denso (price independent) would be my choices. Probably Carter next, Bosch I am not so sure...get the feeling they arent what they once were in the aftermarket. I'd avoid the lowest priced ones....
 
a couple years ago i had to do a fuel pump and filter job on a first gen audi A4. new VDO fuel pump buzzed like crazy after a week. the next one had a bad check valve out of the box.

compared to the original factory part (also VDO) it was much lighter and flimsier. threw in the towel and used an ebay whitebox of much higher quality. that car is still driving around with it, no issues
 
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VDO with level sensor, because good price and usually solid quality in applications they are OE

Although, there’s a catch because the vdo or bosch is the obvious answer. Pretty sure you aren’t using that URO stuff unless you have knowledge that its not Chinese crap or that particular part is rebranded vdo or bosch.
 
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Assuming ship time is reasonable, I'd lean towards the HELLA/Pierburg given it seems to be the closest to original equipment and may be the same as original equipment. I have no experience with Pierburg, but if they were the supplier of the original pump that's what I'd go with.
 
Hella since it is described the OEM manufacturer for their fuel pumps.
 
i pulled out the third warranty unit, turns out the previous part for the audi a4 was so bad they had to discontinue it.

new one is made in germany and has much better construction

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