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sixx - 23 Sep 2004 08:25 GMT

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a total dumbass when it comes to repairs
on my 1/2 ton. My truck was not turning over, it was catching good, just no
gas getting threw.. simple fix I thought! I take my truck to the garage,
Buddy phones me back a few hours later, tells me to sit down.. 1100.00 bucks
for a fuel pump, inside the tank! I was freaken speechless.. this was labor
included plus all the testing.
What do you guys/gals think? am I getting hosed?
Alberta, Canada
98 GMC Sierra, standard cab, automatic. 144,000 km's

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JR - 23 Sep 2004 12:21 GMT

The hit for the fuel pump on my 97 Yukon
was Pump = 525.00 GM Pump
Labor = 100.00 (2 hrs @ 50.00/hr)
Tax = 50.00
Total = 675.00 USD
Not sure of the current exchange rate or taxes
but your cost sounds bit high unless they had a lot
if incidental work to do. (replace tank straps etc.)
Maybe Sheldon Kai or one of the other
Canadian wrenches could comment better.
I might also add that the tow bill for my Yukon
was 543.00 for a 181 mile tow so they might have
given me a break. (Shop is owned by a family friend)
JR

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> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a total dumbass when it comes to repairs
> on my 1/2 ton. My truck was not turning over, it was catching good, just no
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> Alberta, Canada
> 98 GMC Sierra, standard cab, automatic. 144,000 km's

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none - 23 Sep 2004 15:20 GMT

I had a similar experience with my wife's 1998 Jimmy. Fuel sender went out
(in-tank type). Dealer wanted $560 for the PARTS ALONE. Well, that idea
was out! My parts source wanted $360 for the part also. That idea was out
as well.

Believe it or not, I found the exact AC Delco replacement unit from a guy in
California on Ebay for $175 shipped!! I did a "buy in now" and had him
Fedex me the part. I drained and dropped the tank on the Jimmy, installed
the new pump/sender and was back on the road the same day. $175 and my time
to do the work (with the wifes help)!
If you have some mechanical ability, I would say you could probably DIY if
you can get the part at a decent price.
Just my opinion.
Andy

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sixx - 23 Sep 2004 21:10 GMT

Update: (kinda) they phoned me up, saying the filter was constricted, I paid
85 bucks, went out to take my truck, thing wouldn't start, same problem. I
asked him to try and make this less painful on my wallet, so said he'd look
for cheaper.
My mechanical ability goes as far as opening the hood. And saying Yep looks
good. and that's where the oil goes....right? lol.. so maybe a little more
time learning what I drive is in order here.

>I had a similar experience with my wife's 1998 Jimmy. Fuel sender went out
> (in-tank type). Dealer wanted $560 for the PARTS ALONE. Well, that idea
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>> Alberta, Canada
>> 98 GMC Sierra, standard cab, automatic. 144,000 km's

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Ihatespam - 25 Sep 2004 13:46 GMT

Cost me $375 to have the fuel pump in my 91 replaced.

> I'll be the first to admit that I'm a total dumbass when it comes to
> repairs on my 1/2 ton. My truck was not turning over, it was catching
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Alberta, Canada
> 98 GMC Sierra, standard cab, automatic. 144,000 km's

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GMC Gremlin - 25 Sep 2004 17:12 GMT

Slightly different situation....

GMC Gremlin

> Cost me $375 to have the fuel pump in my 91 replaced.
>
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> > Alberta, Canada
> > 98 GMC Sierra, standard cab, automatic. 144,000 km's

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