does anyone know how much a dealership would charge me to change oil pump?
by admin on Sunday, November 27th, 2011 | 2 Comments
also would be helpful to know how much materials would cost to DIY. I am currently unemployed and get less than 500 dollars a month, but really need this car repaired. Thanks in advance
Sorry bout that, a bit frustrated as you might imagine. Is a 95 Chevy Cavalier with 2.2L.
helps to know what kind of car. A lot of cars, the motor has to be pulled out to replace the pump. Not cheap.
EDIT: Yeah, your motor will have to be pulled to change the oil pump. On a Cavalier 2.2, without having the labor manual to look at, your probably looking at about a $900 job, parts and labor. Could be more depending on dealership.
Replacing the oil pump can be done by dropping the oil pan. Since you are unemployed, I’d recommend a Chilton repair manual ($30 new, but you can usually get them used for under $10), four jack stands ($40 or $50), drain pan ($5), clay-based kitty litter ($5), fresh oil and filter ($20-$25), and the oil pump (you’ll have to price it where you live). Of course, you’ll need some tools (Chilton usually gives you a good heads-up), just get them at yard sales, flea markets…or borrow them from a neighbor or friend
Call local salvage yards to see if they have a Cavalier or Sunfire in the age range. If so, depending on the state you live, either they will pull the part for you, or you will have to pull the pump yourself. The latter is better, because you will know what you are up against when you work on your own car. Obviously, this means a used part, but it should be cheap, I can only guess, but probably between $50 and $100, more if the yard has to pull it for you. You can get a refurbished one from a parts store or a dealer, usually around double the price of a salvage.
Obviously, plan to do the work when you know you won’t need the car for a couple days. For me, it would only take a couple hours, but since you don’t sound like someone who normally does this kind of work, plan on a solid day of work, being oily, and making some clothes really ugly.
Another option…have any friends that work on cars? Offer them an open bar and food, you pay for parts. Car work can actually be a good community event. Well, maybe not “community” in the big sense, since there is commonly a lot of cussing involved