The hard start issue appears to have fixed itself though. Starts just as well as it did with the dual pump setup now.
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I was able to pull off this conversion on Sunday. Car runs well. Super easy install.
I sold an Airtex fuel pump for a Mk2 GTI that had the factory part number filed off (like the part in the OP), and it had been painted, and you could see where Bosch was printed on it under the paint.
NEVER GET AN AIRTEX PUMP unless you like doing this work, because you will be doing it again if you do.
I went with a store brand, I think airtex when I replaced mine 2 years ago. I have to replace it again before I start driving it again.
If you are buying Airtex pumps, I wouldn't be surprised if they're natural failures. 2 years ago, I installed the first replacement in a 5.7 Ram truck. It lasted 4 months. I replaced it, warrantied part, lasted -3 days-, replaced it again.
I went through 4 Airtex pumps in about 1.5 years in my car. I seriously thought there was a problem with my tank or fuel but it was clean as a whistle in there. Finally upgraded to a Walbro and haven't had an issue since.
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