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1998 Mercury Mystique

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josiegirl52, 2.5L V6, Lexington, KY, November 14, 2009, 11:40

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Received quote of $840 to replace fuel pump in 98 Mercury Mystique. seemed high but told fuel pump is located in tank and would require removal of tank, Any comments or advice appreciated.

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  backyard tech November 14, 2009, 13:22
  

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  That is way to high. You can buy a complete assy. over the counter from Napa Auto Parts for about $300.00, part #P74804S. Labor should be no more than 3.5 hours, that includes fuel pressure test. Unless that shop is charging $150.00 an hour you need to take it to another shop. You do know you can get a low/high estimate of repair on this website. RepairPal estimate for my zip is $368 to $587. If you have anymore questions contact me at autoknowhow@gmail.com.
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  josiegirl52, November 14, 2009, 13:44
  

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  Thanks for your prompt response and information. Do you think installation of the fuel pump in a 1998 Mercury Mystique is so difficult that the labor would amount to the extra $540 quoted by the shop?
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  backyard tech, November 14, 2009, 14:12
  

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  NO. Find another shop. I did say the pump costs about $300 There still is 3.5 hours of labor. I can't imagine the labor rate there is more than $80.00 an hour. Ask the shop that is giving you an estimate what there labor rate is, than multiply that by 3.5.
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  josiegirl52, November 17, 2009, 05:53
  

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  Thanks again for your thoughts on the cost of a fuel pump - I received a low quote yesterday for $500 which includes labor and parts. That sounds much better than $840 from the first shop. You were a great help!
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  Visitor, February 25, 2010, 05:00

  im having mine done today pump and hoses 425.00 your getting ripped off
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  josiegirl52 February 25, 2010, 07:48
  

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  Anonymous - two fuel pumps were installed at the factory in a 1998 Mystique - one about $100 less than the other. As luck would have it, I got the more expensive one built in 1998 rather than 1997. Still expensive but without replacing it ourselves, most repairs are. I just wanted to know what to expect.
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