FUEL PUMP issues... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mdwj · 05-09-2010, 05:02 PM

Hey there. Went 1 year without major mecanical problem!! Things unfortunately changed 2 days ago. My 2001 RS (V6, 74K) starts, but then the engine doesnt catch. For having had a Ford a couple years ago and a similar situation, I believe the fuel pump is dead. I had it towed to the shop and waiting on diagnosis and estimation.

2 questions:

- How much does it cost to install a new fuel pump on V6 Camaros ($500+)?
- Should I consider using a "generic" part (pump) if it cut the costs significantly or is that really strongly not recommended?

Im starting to wonder if I really want to keep the car if every year Im gonna have to cover $500+ in extra repairs (plus reg. oil changes, etc.). So if the non-OEM pump could last 20K miles, that would work for me...

Thanks for your help, advice, input. Happy Mother's Day.

jtragolia · 05-09-2010, 07:59 PM

That's what a warranty is for, you won't have to pay anything just take it to the dealer.

mdwj · 05-09-2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtragolia

That's what a warranty is for, you won't have to pay anything just take it to the dealer.

well I bought the car from its 3rd owner early last year. So I doubt there's a warranty I can use on the vehicle. But correct me if Im wrong

brandotron · 05-09-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtragolia

That's what a warranty is for, you won't have to pay anything just take it to the dealer.

Did you even read the post?

camaro1 · 05-09-2010, 08:44 PM

check out the trap door mod on camaroz28.com,, otherwise you need to drop your exhaust system and the rearend to even start to get the fuel tank down,, i dont think you would find any shop to do a fuel pump in a 4th gen for $500

jtragolia · 05-10-2010, 07:57 AM

I read the post quickly and assumed it was a 2010 not a 2001 bc it's posted in camaro problems/issues on the 5'th gen forum, not under the other generation part of the forum.

05-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
mdwj Drives: 2001, RS Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davis Posts: 2	FUEL PUMP issues... Hey there. Went 1 year without major mecanical problem!! Things unfortunately changed 2 days ago. My 2001 RS (V6, 74K) starts, but then the engine doesnt catch. For having had a Ford a couple years ago and a similar situation, I believe the fuel pump is dead. I had it towed to the shop and waiting on diagnosis and estimation. 2 questions: - How much does it cost to install a new fuel pump on V6 Camaros ($500+)? - Should I consider using a "generic" part (pump) if it cut the costs significantly or is that really strongly not recommended? Im starting to wonder if I really want to keep the car if every year Im gonna have to cover $500+ in extra repairs (plus reg. oil changes, etc.). So if the non-OEM pump could last 20K miles, that would work for me... Thanks for your help, advice, input. Happy Mother's Day.

05-09-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	check out the trap door mod on camaroz28.com,, otherwise you need to drop your exhaust system and the rearend to even start to get the fuel tank down,, i dont think you would find any shop to do a fuel pump in a 4th gen for $500 __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

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05-09-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
jtragolia Drives: pontiac grand am Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lindenhurst, NY Posts: 42	That's what a warranty is for, you won't have to pay anything just take it to the dealer.

05-10-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
jtragolia Drives: pontiac grand am Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lindenhurst, NY Posts: 42	I read the post quickly and assumed it was a 2010 not a 2001 bc it's posted in camaro problems/issues on the 5'th gen forum, not under the other generation part of the forum.