Nick, Next time you want to blow money on the DeLorean call me. I could have saved you about 500.00 here in Dallas for the same job.. John Hervey -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nick Kemp Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 8:59 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [DML] fuel sending units It cost nearly $1200 to replace the fuel pump assembly in my mighty Astro. Same thing ... had to drop the tank to get at it. When the D was in Houston they replaced the whole tank, pump, pickup, baffle, pads for about $1000. The Astro pump failed again. Best part was that it was under warranty:-) Nick Support and learn about building the US Bicycle Route system by donating at: http://www.razoo.com/story/Nick-Kemp-Building-The-Usbrs jtrealtywebspannet wrote , ----On 5/9/2012 7:29 PM ---------------------------: > > I recently had to replace a sending unit and fuel pump assembly in my > 2007 Yukon. On that wonderful piece of American engineering the fuel > filter (the ONLY filter) is built into it inside the tank. No way to > "just" replace the filter. The dealer wanted $400 just for the part, > more if I wanted to replace the fuel sending unit. I went to > gmdirectparts.com and snagged it for $170. I reused the level sender. > The wonderful part about all of this is I had to drop the tank to get > to the top to R & R the assembly. Actual replacement took all of 5 > minutes. Dropping the tank and sticking it back took 2 hours. It is a > nice piece of engineering with the springs and all. I did think that > if someone was to reengineer the fuel tank that this would be the way > to go. At least in a Delorean you can get to it EASILY! Yes, you do > have to get a pump with the right flow and pressure specs and a level > sender that can work with the Delorean fuel gauge but that can't be > very hard. > David Teitelbaum > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com>, > "John Hervey" <john@...> wrote: > > > > Ok Dave, Like I said those modular assemblies have been around for > years so > > it's not a new design. I have replaced mine in the Ford Explorer > already and > > one > > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4988 - Release Date: 05/09/12 ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/