01-17-2007, 05:59 PM
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AF Newbie
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Location: McAllen, Texas
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Y2K silverado
Does anyone have a good idea to what the cost of installation for a sending unit is?
Thanks in advance.
2000 Silverado Z71
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01-17-2007, 07:09 PM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Y2K silverado
Hi and welcome...which sending unit are you asking about?
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01-18-2007, 07:39 AM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Y2K silverado
I'm asking about the fuel sending unit.
Thanks.
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01-18-2007, 05:17 PM
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Re: Y2K silverado
The dealer will charge you about $450 for the pump and an extra $450 to install it.
I have seen Fuel pumps as cheap as $89, but not sure if I would trust those.
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2000 Silverado Z71, 5.3L, K&N GenII Air Intake, Y-pipe Exhaust (no muffler), Bosch Platnium +4 plugs.
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01-18-2007, 06:45 PM
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Re: Y2K silverado
I paid $290 at Autozone for mine
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01-18-2007, 07:41 PM
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Re: Y2K silverado
Look here for some advise:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=646650
I have seen a new pump/sending unit on eBay for $139. The dealer wants like $450 and another $450 to install just like silverado122775 said.
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01-19-2007, 07:52 AM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Y2K silverado
well, thank y'all for the info and advice, but that sounds kinda steep. I think i'll live with my erratic gauge for a while.
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01-19-2007, 09:42 AM
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Re: Y2K silverado
I bought the 139 dollar one from ebay and with a case of beer and 3 friends to watch most of the time and help remove and replace the box, it took about 2 hours to switch the pump/sending unit. That was 2 years ago and no problems since. The only thing to check for is that they recommend replacing the wiring harness pigtail too. I didn't on the siverado, but did on a couple of others that the pump actually went out on.
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01-20-2007, 08:20 AM
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AF Enthusiast
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Re: Y2K silverado
My gage is only useful from about 1/2 down unless the engine idles for a couple minutes like at a train crossing. Then the needle flips back and forth and the low fuel light goes on and off. I get about 300 miles per tank in the city so then the trip meter gets close to 300 I fill up and reset it.
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01-22-2007, 08:01 PM
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AF Newbie
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Re: Y2K silverado
Thanks Sonny I'll try that. What engine do you have in your truck? It'll give me an idea to how many MPG i get in mine. By the way mine's a 4WD.
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01-22-2007, 09:34 PM
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Re: Y2K silverado
Mine's a 2000 4WD, 5.3l, ext cab, short bed, LS model.
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01-25-2007, 09:15 AM
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Re: Y2K silverado
I get pretty close to the same, depending on my mood 
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