95 limited fuel pump

[failureonx]

hi. I'm new here and I just purchased my jeep from a private seller, and I have to say I love the car. I read that the whole "shuddering" and the acclerator not responding is pretty common, as it happened to me. so I took the car to get it checked out today and I figured it was the fuel pump, and it turns out that I was right. but they said that a fuel pump for it would be at least $650 and around $400 or so for labor. I think that price seems a bit excessive and I was wondering if any one here knew any cheaper prices//places that I could get one from without having to be raped by greedy mechanics. Please keep in mind, I know next to nothing about cars and any and all help given((installation, where to get it etc)) will be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

[Dale Aeppli]

Originally Posted by failureonx

hi. I'm new here and I just purchased my jeep from a private seller, and I have to say I love the car. I read that the whole "shuddering" and the acclerator not responding is pretty common, as it happened to me. so I took the car to get it checked out today and I figured it was the fuel pump, and it turns out that I was right. but they said that a fuel pump for it would be at least $650 and around $400 or so for labor. I think that price seems a bit excessive and I was wondering if any one here knew any cheaper prices//places that I could get one from without having to be raped by greedy mechanics. Please keep in mind, I know next to nothing about cars and any and all help given((installation, where to get it etc)) will be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

HI, THAT FUEL PUMP MUST BE GOLD PLATED FOR THAT AMOUNT. I WOULD CHECK AT PARTS STORES AND ASK AROUND IF ANY ONE KNEW A GOOD MECHANIC. I WOULD GET THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE CHECK BEFORE AND AFTER FILTER CHANGE TO SEE IF IT REALLY WAS PUMP. THE PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS. QUESTIONS HOLLER DALE <br /> <br /> what engine do you h...global.net</a>

[failureonx]

Originally Posted by Dale Aeppli

HI, THAT FUEL PUMP MUST BE GOLD PLATED FOR THAT AMOUNT. I WOULD CHECK AT PARTS STORES AND ASK AROUND IF ANY ONE KNEW A GOOD MECHANIC. I WOULD GET THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND THE FUEL PRESSURE CHECK BEFORE AND AFTER FILTER CHANGE TO SEE IF IT REALLY WAS PUMP. THE PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS. QUESTIONS HOLLER DALE <br /> <br /> what engine do you h...global.net</a>

actually, I already got the fuel filter changed ((yesterday)) but the mechanic said that I still needed fuel pump and it could "go out tomorrow, or in six months". I mean could just a fuel filter cause those problems or is it definitely the fuel pump?


thanks.

[Dale Aeppli]

Originally Posted by failureonx

actually, I already got the fuel filter changed ((yesterday)) but the mechanic said that I still needed fuel pump and it could "go out tomorrow, or in six months". I mean could just a fuel filter cause those problems or is it definitely the fuel pump?


thanks.

I would have fuel pressure checked. Does it happen all the time, just when hot , cold. What speed does it happen? Has the check engine light come on?. advance has pump around $ 360.00
Dale [email protected]

[failureonx]

Originally Posted by Dale Aeppli

I would have fuel pressure checked. Does it happen all the time, just when hot , cold. What speed does it happen? Has the check engine light come on?. advance has pump around $ 360.00
Dale [email protected]

it happens very randomly, with weather and time not a factor.
the check engine light has never come on.

[Bernando1]

It is an expensive pump to purchase, I had mine replaced for about $480 from a dealer. They had the best price. I didn't feel like tackling it, because I had 20 gallons in the gas tank and I needed it the next day. Look around and see if they would install a factory reconditioned one. And make sure to replace the fuel filter.

[JeepForever]

$480 sounds like a good price from a dealer. I had mine replaced ('94 GJC) for $800 from a reputable mechanic (fuel filter included). A friend had it replaced for around $600-700. When mine went out, the car died, and had to be towed. There was no forewarning or stalling leading up to it. I agree with prior postings - shop around for a good mechanic.