Vehicle will not start every time

ROBERT HAZARD

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1991 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
5.7L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
230,000 MILES

SUV will not start all the time. I have to spray starter fluid in the carburetor to make it start. I was told by carpros. Com I need a new fuel pump. Do I have to change the whole fuel pump mechanism or just the fuel pump?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 9:03 AM

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STEVE W.

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Either way. The complete unit includes the pump, level sender, strainer, and new tubes and hoses plus the lock ring and seal for about $150.00.

Or you can change out just the pump if the rest of your hardware is in good shape. Just be sure to get the strainer as well as the pump only option does not include that.

I prefer to do the complete unit as it is faster and you get all the in tank parts and new fuel line fittings included in the warranty, but it is entirely up to you.

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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 9:55 AM

ROBERT HAZARD

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It is $215.00 not $150.00, lol. Okay, thank you very much I think I will do the whole part.

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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 10:53 AM

STEVE W.

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Rockauto. Com plus $8.00 -$10.00 shipping on them. If you are buying local it will be more. OEM pumps are $130.00 and $150.00 depending on your tank size.

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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 11:31 AM

ROBERT HAZARD

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Okay thanks.

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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 11:32 AM

STEVE W.

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If you are not in a huge rush you can save a lot of money buying parts there. I get my parts local at wholesale and there are times RockAuto beats them, even after shipping on the same part!