Does This Sound Right???

[paulk68]

i got a quote of 1268 for parts and labor to replace the fuel pump in my 2001 chevy camaro? i know the pump is in the tank and everything but does that sound like the right price???
thank you

[maldo]

depends ..yes if you include dropping the tank ...Pain in the A$$ .......

but like many like myself i just cut a whole in the top of the floor board and pulled the pump out in less then an hour ... (you have to make up a plate to cover the hole when your done but if you work smart and have the right tools you can get this done in about 2 hours ... i will try to dig up my old pictures on how i did it on my car ...

[project hotrod]

Most of the new GM cars use a whole module which contains the sender and the fuel pump. 2001 v8 cars use part number #25338871.

List price is $624.18 for the parts.

It kind of sucks considering you can get an aftermarket pump for a little over $100.00

[maldo]

Most of the new GM cars use a whole module which contains the sender and the fuel pump. 2001 v8 cars use part number #25338871.

List price is $624.18 for the parts.

It kind of sucks considering you can get an aftermarket pump for a little over $100.00


? you can pull apart the the plastic unit and install the aftermarket fuel pump...

[project hotrod]

? you can pull apart the the plastic unit and install the aftermarket fuel pump...

Yep. Lots of people run the 255 LPH Walboro pumps.

[megaladon6]

IIRC on the camaro you have to pull the exhaust and the suspension to get to the tank. it is a lot worse than most cars so $1200 probably isn't bad. but cutting the trunk is a LOT easier, just be careful not to cut a wire or a fuel line!!
i've seen alot of problems with the aftermarket pumps, i'd rather stick with GM.

[Bow Tie 67]

? you can pull apart the the plastic unit and install the aftermarket fuel pump...


Yes you can, I have done one. You can also cut an access panel in the rear hatch area and will not have to drop the exhaust or tank. I did this also.


Here is a link to a trap door procedure for a LT-1 car, the LS1 door is wider and not as long.

http://www.geocities.com/formulapower2/fuelpump.html

Here is an Ls1, I cut it out and then just used RTV to glue an piece of sheetmetal over the hole. I had to remove it one and it was a piece of cake. Be sure if you replace the pump in the plastic oem bucket assy. cut a window for more fuel access to the pump. My car used to run out of fuel in a hard corner until I did that mod. Also VERY important is to use submersible fuel hose for the pump to outlet. I used what came in the new pump kit and they supplied regular efi hose. That is why I had to go back into the tank a year later. The correct hose is expensive, most autoparts stores do not carry it. I found one that did and it was $18 for 6".

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7961414589991027401

Here is a link to LS1tech where I pulled the links.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=940039&highlight=tank+access+fuel

Should only cost you around $150 at the most.

[paulk68]

wow very good to know. i can not swing 1200 doallrs for a car with 140,000 miles on it. i am very thankfull thought this is the only thing i have ever had to do to the car besides brakes and oil changes. oh yeah and i put in new plugs an wires but that is it.