my kid has got an 89 gmc jimmy.. basically an s10 blazer.. her fuel pump died the other night.. my local shop wants $400 bucks for a fuel pump? is this correct? and is that putting good money toward bad.. although it runs like a champ.. but $400 ? is that right..please let me know guys..
Is that price with labor? If yes probably about right.
Is that just for the pump? Was thinking it was closer to double that last time I had one installed on a vehicle.
Probably is correct but make sure they use a genuine GM fuel pump! The aftermarkets are junk!
IMHO!
Is it the type of fuel pump on top of the tank where the whole tank needs to be dropped to replace? If so I’ve seen friends get quotes in the $800 range but when they shop around can get it done for $400-$500 including labor.
it is very possible that the pump is inside the fuel tank, so you have to drop the tank to get the pump out.
Jack
My ’01 S-10 cost $550 for parts and labor to replace
gees what ever happened to the day were it was two bolts and $35 bucks on the side of a Chevy 350? this used to be a 20 minute job if you knew what you were doing.. if that long and was done in every major parking lot across the USA.. with one guy doing the work, two guys standing there for support with a beverage in hand , and some old guy offering tips that you never listened to , until you went. Uh.. Oh OH.. crap.. and then he starts laughing and walks away.. so do your buddies..
Is it a carb or TBI motor? I think 89 was one of the last if not the last where you could still get a carb and not fuel injection. If its a carb its a mechinical pump on the side of the block. If it is it should be $30-$40 for a pump. 2 bolts and 2 lines and your back in action.
Do not feel so bad I am spending $400 to replace spark plugs on my Sedona.
nah.. its a vortex engine. it’s in the gas tank.. trust me we beat on the tank for 10 minutes trying to get it to fire back up.. thanks for the advise.. guys.. it looks like that is the going price.. wow.. I guess that my pocket book and my prospective is still in the 1980’s along with the amount of money that I have in my wallet.. GEESH..
MSRP on a GM (ACDELCO) pump p\n 25168719 is
$80.90…………
I was going to ask if it is in the tank too. Had a couple of Exploders in my day and a fuel pump was not cheap to replace because they do have them in the tanks.
Sounds like the trk is not worth much???
Cut a hole in the floor right above the gas tank cap and do the work yourself. Place a sheet of metal over the hole and caulk it up then roll carpet back over it.
Been there, done that.
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Sounds like the trk is not worth much???
Cut a hole in the floor right above the gas tank cap and do the work yourself. Place a sheet of metal over the hole and caulk it up then roll carpet back over it.Been there, done that.
X2! them older trucks tend to need much more after all the rusted bolts,straps etc. break off…
Yes that is probably right. The sending unit and float are all one unit and yes it is in the tank. I agree with buying a GM one. Make sure the wiring is in good shape. Sometimes they get burnt from getting to hot.
I would check the fuse first, just in case. Then I would check the ground cable for the pump and see if it needs attention. See pictures on site referenced below.
Here’s a link to instructions on how to replace a pump in a
S-10 blazer. Should be similar.
http://www.howstuffinmycarworks.com/92_S-10_Blazer_fuel_pump.html
P.m sent.
Sounds about right Smoke but make sure they aren’t boughten from Auto Zone or the cheaper auto parts places. Its better to go with origional equipment. Ive changed a few for myself and the daughter and a price of $400 isn’t too bad for what they have to do to get the tank down, pump installed and put back up,,,and done right. Id pay it, make sure its a quality pump or you’ll be doing it again in under a years time, I did 2 that way because I bought the cheaper ones befor I learned…….
Hi guys.. the truck is done for less then $400.. not way under ,but under none the less. and since I am not paying the bill, I can’t complain too much ( the son in law to be, is paying the tab.. 8 weeks before the wedding.. imagine that!!). so thanks for your advice and PM’s .. You guys have never steered me wrong for the past year or so.. I really appreciate you guys and this forum.. thanks again. you guys ROCK.. 
Buy that guy a drink. If he treats your daughter that well you have it made.
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