I see these repair kits advertised on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-PUM ... enameZWD1V
Has anyone tried these rather than a complete new pump? If so, what results?
The cheapest I can find a pump mu1375 for 2000 Chevy Astro is at a place called rockauto.com
http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/mfr,ACDEL ... uel%2BPump
for $260.89
Has anyone found it cheaper elsewhere?
Thks,
Dwight
PS I see there is an assembly part#mu1380 which seem to be similar but is "w/ROBUST FUEL SYS SENDER(K53)" but I believe the mu1375 has a sending unit for fuel level. Anyone know the difference or use one versus the other?
Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Grumpy is running thanks to one of those cheapo rebuild kits.
Given a quick search http://www.RockAuto.com is the cheapest I've found too. I've bought lots of parts from RockAuto, usually have my parts within 3 days. Very happy with them.
Given a quick search http://www.RockAuto.com is the cheapest I've found too. I've bought lots of parts from RockAuto, usually have my parts within 3 days. Very happy with them.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
So did you buy the cheapo kit on ebay? or ?
Thks,
Dwight
Thks,
Dwight
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Ebay from Global Auto
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
How difficult was it to get the old pump out of the holder & put the new one in???
I just ordered a pump kit to give it a try!
I just ordered a pump kit to give it a try!
Have FUN FUN FUN... AstroManiac
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Try looking at Autozone.com and NAPA.com
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1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
It's a bit fiddly, but if you take your time it's not too bad.AstroManiac wrote:How difficult was it to get the old pump out of the holder & put the new one in???
I just ordered a pump kit to give it a try!
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
I bought a "fuel pump repair kit" off Ebay for the Astro for $25.00 + 6.50 ship = $31.50. The name of the place wasn't "Global Auto", so I was a bit concerned, until it arrived... it was from Global Auto!!!
Now I need to find an inexpensive ICM "ignition control module" & go big installing everything!!!
Now I need to find an inexpensive ICM "ignition control module" & go big installing everything!!!
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Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Global Auto had so many complaints, they "opened" another name site. They screwed me, they'll screw you. ![swords :swords:](./images/smilies/smile_swords.gif)
Beware the owners name, Kevin Simmons, often signed as K. Simmons.
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Beware the owners name, Kevin Simmons, often signed as K. Simmons.
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
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Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box