I questioned him about the labor and he said that the fuel pump is hard to get to and it took 7-8 hour to fix. I asked what the hourly labor rate was and he told me that they charge by the job not hourly. He is a friend and has always done a great job but I think he was desparate for money. I don't really care about the money its a trust issue as well as being concerned about his financial condition. He is a really nice guy and probably felt really bad if he did soak me. If not, I will feel better about him. Either way I am not going to say anything more. Just want to know. If you can give me some solid facts as a mechanic, car dealer, race car driver or crew member, or a weekend car buff I would appreciate it.
2007-08-05 01:37:31 · 16 answers · asked by complex mind 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no he has to feed his addictions
2007-08-05 01:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on if the fuel pump is located in the tank or if it is at the front right side of the block or external/
If it is in the tank you can buy a replacment for under $50.00 and if he has a lift it shouldn't take anymore than 1 1/2 hours to do the job.
But if it was external on the right side (Passanger side) at the front of the block it should take about 30 minutes start to finish. You be the judge.
2007-08-05 02:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's about right. Most mechanic shops now a days are using a program that pro-rates what the labor is going to cost the customer. It's good and bad, if you get a mechanic that really is quick and provides outstanding worksmanship...then it's great for him because if the program said that it would take like 8 hours and he finished in 6, then he;s ahead of the game. It also works in your favor is he is a slow moving mechanic. All in all you weren't robbed.
2007-08-05 01:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm guessing it's a V-8... there could be many problems... First is the engine light on... then what is your running fuel pressure at the fuel rail??? Hows the basics,( cap & rotor, wires plugs).... Possibly you could have a clogged exhaust system.. have a muffler shop ck pressures before and after the cat...Or as simple as a clogged fuel filter, but certainly you changed it when you replaced the fuel pump...i can't remember without my books at the shop but i believe on this model there is a problem with the EGR valve..If it has an EGR valve, hook a vacumn pump to it and apply vacumn and watch to see if diagraphm is working... Common problem....
2016-05-18 22:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pump is in the cas tank... Charges---There is a Chiltons Book and that says how long it is gona take for labor. He gets paid by the hour according to the labor charge in the book. EX:: if the book says it takes 4 hours and he takes longer that that --- he is not very efficient.
He may of had to wait on parts to finish the job that is why it took so long... Still he only get paid according to the Chiltons book... He did write up and estimate of repair plus labor????
2007-08-05 01:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he did not over charge on the camaro the fuel pump is in the tank and the tank is located in the hump in the floor of the floor where the rear axle is located. so the control arms for the axle and the exhaust system have to be moved out of the way before removing the tank. it is one of the harder fuel pumps to replace.
2007-08-05 02:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by tott1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuel pump is about Right, However the rest is just up to him , 375.00 is a bit much it really only takes about 30 min if he has a lift so if he is a nice mechanic I would find another don't let your feelings get in the way, hope this helps,
2007-08-05 01:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When it comes to car repairs, labor is almost always 2 to 3 times the price of the part.
So right in the ballpark
2007-08-05 01:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that same job a few years ago.I think the pump assembly,from the dealer,cost around $250.It was a difficult job.The tank had to be drained and pulled out,the fittings and bolts were rusty,lots of dirt got in my eyes,I better stop now.
2007-08-05 01:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over here in u.k your repair amounts to £270 sterling,which to me is well under what it should be.WE are charged on average £25 per hour which equates to 55 dollars US.stop being paranoid this person did you a favour go buy him a beer and apologise you may need him in the future.
2007-08-08 22:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by z900a4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes 2 to 3 hours to do the job...Do the math.
2007-08-05 01:45:22 · answer #11 · answered by Mazda man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋