Getting bent over on parts???

Discussion in 'Gearhead Garage' started by offroadin, Dec 2, 2005.

  1. offroadin New Member

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    I think so.

    I just bought my '90 F-250 4x4 a while back (see previous post for pics) and at the time or purchase only the front tank (dual tanks) worked. No a big deal, probably the switch, worst case the sending unit.

    Well in the last couple days I pulled out the Tank switch and tested it, checked the wiring and so forth and found the Sending Unit/In-Tank pump to be bad.

    So I start phoning around knowing thats its going to cost me since the sending unit and low pressure in-tank pump come all as one part.

    Well After phoning about 5 places, the cheapest for the whole unit was $320Cdn.

    Needless to say, that has me debating whether I really need to use 2 tanks.

    I like to have my vehicle in good working order, not "good enough" for now style.

    So I'm checking the local junkyards to see if they ahve a good used one.

    Anyone else getting bent over for parts lately???

    /End Rant
  2. Miller Tweak Guru

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    wow that sucks, that part here in the states is like 140$ US
  3. PeNZ Tweak OG

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    140 isnt all that bad.
  4. Miller Tweak Guru

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    my mistake, i thought you had the 5.8 for the 5.0 its 119$ US

    if you want to give me the money i can buy it and sent it to ya lol
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    <3 new car, nothing breaks.. yet


    <3 t3/t4, thanks for voiding my warranty
  7. offroadin New Member

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    Well, im going to see what I can find around here, or probably end up ordering one off the net.

    I can't believe how the prices around here could be so high.
  8. BrentN Banned

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    You want to get bent over on parts, goto the mazda dealership... ;)
  9. offroadin New Member

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    Does a sending unit for a mazda cost over $320??? :(
  10. BrentN Banned

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    An exhaust gasket is about 200$.
    ACV's are 400$
    Vacuum tubing 3"s in length are up to 10$
    Oil injector (a basic valve nothing more) is 80$
    An air flow meter (basically a variable resistor with a metal housing) costs about 1500$.

    You name it, its expensive. It sucks.
  11. Miller Tweak Guru

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    dont you guys have autozone up there?
  12. offroadin New Member

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    Nope. NAPA is the best place when it comes to finding parts. Other than that its just local stuff. (I wish we has a Lordco Auto Parts in town).