Is $954 for a fuel pump replacement too much?

Question

I have a 98 mustang. apparently there was no fuel pressure, took it to an independent shop and they said it will be $954 to replace the fuel pump and fuel filter. that includes diagnosis and labor. Is this a little steep?

nosferatuca2000 · Accepted Answer

fuel pump 290
fuel filter 10
labour to replace pump and filter 2.4 hours @ 65 = 156
456$ plus tax

? · Answer

The gas tank has to be removed to get to the fuel pump which is inside it. That takes a lot of time which costs about $100/Hr. The flat rate probably allows for draining the tank before removing it. You don't simply jump into this job. A bit of cleaning must be done before taking down the tank so it doesn't end up with a lot of dirt dropped in it. You might look for a cheaper shop, but try and get some quality in the work being done. Probably not a rip off for $600, but anybody would rather have fun with $600 instead of throwing it at a broken car.

outlaq_19 · Answer

The cost might be high.  One problem is that there is gas in the tank.  The insurance for the kind of job forces it to go up.  It is the flammable material.  

Another thing that could force the price up is the bands that go around the tank.  Sometimes it is an automatic replacements for this job.

Trump 2020 · Answer

Sounds like way too much to ME. I had a Suburban which needed a new pump, and it took 4 guys to lower the tank and replace it, and the whole job cost me $350. about 8 years ago.

Dave87gn · Answer

you do the math. maybe $150-$200 for the pump and 2 hours labor. 

so yeah, too steep by more than $500

davedebo198305 · Answer

yea that sounds way to much! here's a idea for you go to www.autozone.com or just call any auto parts store and ask them you need the price on a fuel pump and fuel filter for your car and see how much that cost.....

kevusaborn · Answer

Ask them to itemize it. This is a typical rip-off here.  Even if
     you don't have them do it. They are going to try to rail you on
     the diagnosis .  I'd check into this ... You never mentioned what
     size engine.

     Good Luck..

dodge man · Answer

yes that's enough to do two mustangs and still get some change back,id have another shop do this one ,their over charging you really bad on this one,it takes about 2.5 hours labor to do one of those,so their getting you real bad on this one,good luck.

Anonymous · Answer

Rip offff!!!!!! you can definitely cut that price in half

bobweb · Answer

http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/intank.shtml

Is $954 for a fuel pump replacement too much?

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