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MagickMuffin

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27. I just had a fuel pump replaced, had to have car towed

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 11:17 AM

Aug 2016

The tow company took it to their repair shop saying they were really fair and reasonable.

They wanted to charge me $600 and the parts and labor. We Hubby and me checked around online and found the fuel pump for less than I was going to be charged. Called the shop and asked if they would do the repair for the labor cost if I brought in the part. Luckily they said yes, which ended up being half the price I was quoted.

Good Luck, redwitch

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Auto expert need advice fast! [View all] redwitch Aug 2016 OP

I am pulled over and giving it a few minutes. redwitch Aug 2016 #1

Run the heater I think it helps keep it cool onecaliberal Aug 2016 #4

Yes, it will help. Adsos Letter Aug 2016 #52

Most modern cars will shut down if the engine is too hot. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #2

Yes. KMOD Aug 2016 #3

Overheating can cause major damage. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #5

Yep! ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #19

Also, if you blow your head gasket... backscatter712 Aug 2016 #54

Yes you can destroy your engine sharp_stick Aug 2016 #6

Thanks redwitch Aug 2016 #7

Keep a close eye on it sharp_stick Aug 2016 #8

If you don't have a gauge just an idiot light better keep the heater on full blast the whole way snooper2 Aug 2016 #9

Nutmeg Yankee redwitch Aug 2016 #11

OK. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #16

My brother got 3rd degree burns on his chest Freddie Aug 2016 #37

Check the coolant, add water if needed, check oil Doodley Aug 2016 #10

Yes, you will. underahedgerow Aug 2016 #12

I am about 8 miles away. redwitch Aug 2016 #13

4 miles redwitch Aug 2016 #14

Good luck. If that gauge goes red, pull over immediately. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #15

Waiting for a tow truck. Damn it all. redwitch Aug 2016 #20

I just had a fuel pump replaced, had to have car towed MagickMuffin Aug 2016 #27

If it's a cracked radiator, there is a product that you put directly into the radiator that seals up underahedgerow Aug 2016 #38

Anxiously awaiting update. narnian60 Aug 2016 #17

You are sweet! redwitch Aug 2016 #22

Oh, good. narnian60 Aug 2016 #24

Look to see if any fluid is visibly dripping. Turn the heater on taught_me_patience Aug 2016 #18

See above. redwitch Aug 2016 #21

You want to let everything cool off sufficiently before opening the radiator/cooling system. Coyotl Aug 2016 #23

Hot as hell here all summer. redwitch Aug 2016 #26

The AC on may be the only reason you overheated. Coyotl Aug 2016 #47

At the repair shop. redwitch Aug 2016 #25

Thought for a moment saidsimplesimon Aug 2016 #28

Where are frick and frack when you need them? redwitch Aug 2016 #29

Sad to say, saidsimplesimon Aug 2016 #31

Geez, reading this is like watching a Beckett play. rug Aug 2016 #30

LOL! redwitch Aug 2016 #32

so glad you called for the tow NJCher Aug 2016 #33

Oh how awful! redwitch Aug 2016 #35

Probably water outlet gasket is that something else. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #45

serpentine belt BlueCollar Aug 2016 #51

DU membership has its benefits! ecodeathmarch Aug 2016 #34

$660 later. redwitch Aug 2016 #39

Good news! Freddie Aug 2016 #41

billing, not billion! redwitch Aug 2016 #42

K&R... spanone Aug 2016 #36

AAA is wonderful Freddie Aug 2016 #40

I may have to try to find the $ for AAA nt redwitch Aug 2016 #43

I've had AAA ever since I got my first car. It's been a life saver more than once. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #50

YES. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #44

Laptop needs a charge a d so does phone. redwitch Aug 2016 #46

Yaaay! narnian60 Aug 2016 #48

Do not let your engine run hot like that. backscatter712 Aug 2016 #49

Glad you've got things sorted canetoad Aug 2016 #53