Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

[Big_G]

So my fuel pump died the other day. Mechanic wants $1100 (pump and labor) to drop the tank and install a new GM OEM fuel pump that costs $650. He said he will only install the GM pump. I'm thinking I might just cut an access door in my trunk like I've seen others do? Any advice? And what pump should I get? A Delphi for ~$200 on EBAY, or a kit to just replace the pump itself and re-use the housing? One last question, how dangerous is cutting that door? Mechanic said I could "blow myself up" - scare tactics to make me use him? Thanks guys!! :rock:

[Ed2011]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

I cut my access door last year when i was 16 LOL, if i didnt kill myself im pretty sure you wont do any harm.. Its pretty simple just follow the steps in the sticky...

[Opontee]

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I cut one in my 94 a couple of years ago. Got a pump from Car Quest was about $200. No problems yet. And if I ever need to change it again, the access panel is already there.

[Big_G]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

I cut my access door last year when i was 16 LOL, if i didnt kill myself im pretty sure you wont do any harm.. Its pretty simple just follow the steps in the sticky...

Sweet, there's a sticky on this!? I'm new to this site and I can't find it... Would you mind posting the link to it for me? Thanks!

Has anyone bought the rebuild kit and just replaced the actual pump itself? I'm also looking at a complete Delphi pump online for around $200. Any suggestions?

[pace2006]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

Guides like this can be found in the "How To" section on the board. I'd recommend using the search function next time.

How To: Fuel Pump Access Trap Door

My suggestion would be to go with either a Racetronix, Granatelli, or Walbro fuel pump, depending what year your car is. Any would be cheaper than the factory one or parts store equivalent.

[ssms5411]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

I would just get a Walbro 255 for around $100 and cut the back hatch.

[whitdog54]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

walboro for sure.

If you're a 99+ go with the racetronix pump, its a walboro, just modified a little.

[Big_G]

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Here is the one I was looking at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT

I figure for $60 it is worth it to just drop this in and go?

[Big_G]

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Dudes. I am the EBAY master. I just scored a AC Delco complete fuel pump system new in the box for $148 shipped. :banana:

[OneEightSeven]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

I did mine very easily (walbro 255). I had to cut up the bucket because I didn't get a racetronix kit, but it was easy. You just have to watch out for car year when cutting (steel vs plastic tank, there is some difference about where to cut). I wouldn't have got the AC Delco though, what's the point, limited pump. Unless you're planning on keeping your car mild/stock. Though u can always easily swap it through the access hatch.

[ThaDyce17]

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My gas hand is trpping basically its off like if I put 5 bucks in the tank it will shoot past the F... what's wrong and can I use this trap door to get in and fix the problem?

[2.8 Bird]

Re: Fuel pump died, not paying $1,110 to fix it... Help!

Dudes. I am the EBAY master. I just scored a AC Delco complete fuel pump system new in the box for $148 shipped. :banana:

Well, you'll be replacing the whole assembly. I went with the Walbro 255. Cutting an access panel is pretty simple. Just becareful with the dremel.

[96RS Alex]

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Just adding few pics to clarify this procedure. It took me two Dremel discs to cut the trap door properly. My link if you want to see how I progressed through it.
Go to page 2 for details. http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=99565

For a 1996 Camaro. Here are your measurements as if you are standing behind your vehicle.

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After cutting, make a longer wide notch ( that little rectangular notch in pic ) where the fuel lines disappear AWAY from the tank and towards the fuel filter assy. You'll be fighting the fuel disconnects as I found out later. The last pic shows where I'm pointing the tiny screwdriver at.
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Glad you scored an AC Delco unit for a bargain!

$1,110 ? NOT !

[sweetride98]

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well for future if any one needs a fuel pump for a 99-02 v6 Ive got the complete assembly with less than 1000 miles $100 plus shipping.

[Meemperor]

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http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...PM-001&eq=&Tp=

Good deal here too $110 for the entire module.