I thinkl my Hoe is going to $500.00 me to Death

[Accord_boy619]

Can I add front calipers, rotors, and pads to my previous list. Also the A/C compressor/dryer/o-tube/o-rings, and maybe the rear shoes n cylinders. Im plan on keepin her till I die, so its worth it I gues.

 

[destroyer1362]

I figured I would just add to this thread.. Went in today expecting to pay $200 for a faulty fpr.. Nope, fuel pump: $500 there goes my paycheck.

 

[josetizapan]

I figured I would just add to this thread.. Went in today expecting to pay $200 for a faulty fpr.. Nope, fuel pump: $500 there goes my paycheck.

How many miles does your denali have?

 

[destroyer1362]

How many miles does your denali have?

71k and it didn't fix it. All it did was smooth out my idle. I'm having a little chat w/ my mechanic monday

 

[Rebelution]

Do the fuel pump yourself. It's really not as bad as they make it out to be.

 

[destroyer1362]

I going to have him tell me what the actual problem is and then I'm just going to fix it myself. I'm tired of this paying and not having anything fixed crap..

 

[Miami-Yukon]

Don't you dare pay $500 for a pitman arm. I'll find you and kick you in the nuts myself.

LMAO!!!!!

He is right though, don;t get ripped off!!!!

I feel ya too. I bought a 96 with 260k on the original engine. The previous owner had the cylinder heads re-done and a "complete" tune-up. The day I received my pink slip the damn thing heated up and the cylinder head cracked. Water in the cylinders, oil boiled over, the whole damn engine went with that. Now it's been down for about 3 weeks. It's seen more garage time than driving time since I've owned it. I'm still working on it about 2 grand later =(



1996 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 2dr (out of service)

Had mine for about 5 months running fine and all of a sudden I start it up and it runs for about 30 sec's and dies... I try to start it and "click" "click" every time I turn the key, starter?!?! NOPE! Motor FROZE!!!!

SO ya about $2100 Later! and hours of my own labor I put a reman motor in from advance, runs great now, but now the brakes went out! So here we go again ... LOL

I am feeling you guys! My Hoe had about 140k on it when I bought it. I have a new crate 350, fuel pump w/ lines, a/c compressor, radiator, power steering pump, all new suspension, the list goes on and on!!! All in all I'd say I have put about $15K into just the mechanics of my Hoe.....but she's worth every penny!!!!

I'm not at $15K yet, but the $$$ is rising !!!

 

[josetizapan]

71k and it didn't fix it. All it did was smooth out my idle. I'm having a little chat w/ my mechanic monday

Ok cause mine has 152K on it and i have a feeling that its getting to that time where its going to go out even though i think the last owner replaced it like 4 years when she had 130K so i dont really know how long they last.

Can anybody tell me whats the average life for a fuel pump?

 

[destroyer1362]

From what I have heard they will last longer if you keep your truck above a 1/4 tank. Any below that the pump will get hot and wear out prematurely. The higher fuel in the tank keeps the pump cool.

 

[LEBROND]

I think ive been passed the torch my hoe is killin me

 

[biggauges85]

Ummm....yeah so that is $242.00 for Pitman arm and idler arm instalation and front end alignment. then another $446.00 for whatever motor controls the Pitman arm and idler arm. Well....at least I don't have a car payment, and for those of you counting that is:
1) 1999 Tahoe-$3700.00
1) Power Brake assist $ 547.00
1) Pitman Arm and Idle arm replacement with alignment $242.00
1) Steering motor installed$446.00
thats $4935.00 in it total.
I love the truck,what the Hell, it's worth it

3700? no offense but i never would have paid that. what kind of job do you have cause i would love to make that kind of money. i'm not trying to be ******* ya but i guess i got lucky. my 99 yukon cost me 2300. nothing wrong with it other than high mileage (231k). but the motor and tranny were rebuilt 51k ago (have reciepts and 100k warranty) from the dealership.

but i do agree with raving madman. that is absurdly high, especially for simple repairs/replacements. i spent four years in the army as a mechanic and i learned as i went along. just ask someone on here for advice and buy the tools as you go along. before you know it you will have an arsenal of tools, can save yourself quite a chunk of change, and it will bring you closer to your truck. you can actually say "i fixed it myself" and it will make you feel proud.

for example, when i bought my yukon, the guy who sold it to me said the dealership was going to charge 300+ for the alternator to be rebuilt and installed and the transmission needed a servicing which would cost 250+. the alternator took me five minutes to take off and i took it to howards (a local alternator rebuilding shop) and it cost me 42$ and ten minutes of work. then for the transmission i just removed and cleaned the pan, replaced the filter, and filled it with tranny fluid. a total cost of 47$. so 89$ all together versus 550+. seems like a win win situation to me.

and i don't know about you, but that's a lot of beer money for me!

---------- Post added at 05:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:13 AM ----------

From what I have heard they will last longer if you keep your truck above a 1/4 tank. Any below that the pump will get hot and wear out prematurely. The higher fuel in the tank keeps the pump cool.

actually there is some truth to that. all fuel injected vehicles have the fuel pumps inside the gas tanks and therefore cool fuel keeps the fuel pump cold.

i have a habit of staying above half a tank.