Results 1 to 15 of 15
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default Fuel pump/filter replacement

    Had my Mitsubishi Triton ute, fuel pump and fuel filter replaced and was slugged $660 (inc G.S.T) for labour costs alone
    10 hours work i was charged
    Does/would it take this long to perform said task...seems excessive to me ...Google searching suggests 4-5 hours
    Not overly mechanical myself hence i am asking the question
    Any advice appreciated...MM
    Mapleman

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Bundaberg
    Age
    54
    Posts
    3,402

    Default

    Assuming the fuel pump lives inside the fuel tank then it probably involved emptying and dropping the tank.

    However; I reckon 10 hours labour is way excessive. I had a 1990 Jackaroo with an aftermarket petrol tank that I had to change the pump on twice and weld up some cracks; I could pull the tank, do the repair and put it all back together with the vehicle on axle stands in just a couple of hours. On my own. Your repair place will have had the ute up on hoists and the availability of a second pair of hands during the 10 minutes or so it takes to physically remove or replace it.

    If I was a cynic I'd say they were on a slow day; it took 4hrs 2min which they rounded up to 5 and had two mechanics on the job; one doing the work and the other watching for 3 1/2 hours.

    I would ask them to double check their mechanics timesheets. If no joy then go to a Mitsubishi dealer and as them how many hours labour they could charge back to Mistubishi if they were carrying out a warranty claim; all manufacturers have a set rate of hours they will pay for specific jobs and I would be surprised if they rate an in-tank fuel pump replacement more than 3hrs tops for one mechanic.
    Nothing succeeds like a budgie without a beak.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Little River
    Age
    77
    Posts
    1,205

    Default

    I have a Holden ute and to get to the fuel pump you need to remove the tray. After that it is a simple job that doesn't require either draining or removing the fuel tank.

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    Thanks for the reply...appreciated!
    Yes the pump was inside the tank.
    But as I said,10 hours seems a long time...invoice doesn't state how many people worked on the vehicle either.
    I'll contact a Mitsubishi dealer tomorrow and see what they have to add...MM
    Mapleman

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bohdan View Post
    I have a Holden ute and to get to the fuel pump you need to remove the tray. After that it is a simple job that doesn't require either draining or removing the fuel tank.
    Apparently the tail shaft had to be removed but again,not overly time consuming I would have thought.Guess if only one person was working on it then this may have slowed due process down somewhat.Still fell over when I got the bill though...MM
    Mapleman

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Alexandra Vic
    Age
    69
    Posts
    2,810

    Default

    I would think that 10 hrs would be overkill to just drop the tank, release and replace the pump and pickup filter, and refit the tank.
    But if, and it's a big if, the work was done by a responsible mechanic who diagnosed that the pump problem was initially caused by gunk in the tank blocking the pickup filter and burning out the pump (they are generally cooled by the fuel flowing around the pump motor within the casing, poor draw means overheated pump motor and burn out), then there could be a couple of hours in cleaning and flushing the tank etc, flushing fuel lines etc involved as well.

    Mechanics used to have guide books that would list typical times for particular jobs for common vehicles, that were used to provide data for preparing accurate quotes before jobs were authorised. I haven't had access to one for probably 15yrs, but they should still be used in the trade, but are generally not something that mechanics would discuss with customers.
    I used to be an engineer, I'm not an engineer any more, but on the really good days I can remember when I was.

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Perth WA Australia
    Posts
    828

    Default

    10 hours is definitely overkill, but not by a long shot. Did they do anything else?

    Plus the pump and filter are generally considered as two separate jobs, ie 4 hours for pump, 4 hours for filter which means it should be more realistically close to the 6-7 hour period taking into account efficiencies for doing both at the same time.

    They probably added a couple of hours for diagnostics, but as others have said 10 hours is bit on the high side

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Sydney Upper North Shore
    Posts
    4,464

    Default

    If you give me the exact year and model and can give you an exact time. Probably not all that important now the job is done.
    Cheers

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    If you give me the exact year and model and can give you an exact time. Probably not all that important now the job is done.
    Cheers
    1998 mitsubishi triton 4x4...MM
    Mapleman

  11. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Sydney Upper North Shore
    Posts
    4,464

    Default

    Ive never done one but my Times guide gives the following.

    1996-2006 MK 2.4l (4G64) or 3.0l (6G72SOHC) Single Cab or Dual Cab 4X4

    Total hours for fuel pump (includes tank removal) and all filter replacements 3hrs.

    Now of course, that’s in an ideal situation with no frozen fasteners, no 6” of mud etc etc . Also, if there are added on accessories that make tank removal more difficult, then the time will go up.

  12. #11
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Ive never done one but my Times guide gives the following.

    1996-2006 MK 2.4l (4G64) or 3.0l (6G72SOHC) Single Cab or Dual Cab 4X4

    Total hours for fuel pump (includes tank removal) and all filter replacements 3hrs.

    Now of course, that’s in an ideal situation with no frozen fasteners, no 6” of mud etc etc . Also, if there are added on accessories that make tank removal more difficult, then the time will go up.
    Appreciate the info Lappa...thank you.
    There was no mud but apparently one of the fasteners were frozen...shouldn't have taken 7 hours to remove though...MM
    Mapleman

  13. #12
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Location
    Darkest NSW
    Posts
    3,197

    Default

    3 hours' work, 7 hours thinking time???

    Remember, "workshop time" is completely unrelated to real time. It is a multi-dimensional, highly variable parameter, with a basis in quantum physics. Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle was originally developed by observing mechanics at work - if you know how long the task took, you cannot also know what they did. If you know what they did, you cannot also know how long it should take. Only later was this principle extended to determining the speed and position of elementary particles.

  14. #13
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    6,972

    Default

    Sorry to be a bummer ,but if the labour bill was $600 plus $60 for GST for ten hours.
    That means ,there charging $60 an hour for labour.
    To me ,that sounds cheap ,cheap for an hourly rate.
    If that's a one man show in a garage ,I think ruffle there makeing $30 an hour after costs.(running a business)

    Just my two cents worth, yes I agree ten hours seems a long time to drop a tank in out on a ute.

    Cheers Matt

  15. #14
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    Have done a fair amount of internet searching today regarding this...
    Overwhelming consensus is a time period of around 3 hours to complete task of replacing fuel pump/filter
    Hourly rate while reasonable still doesn't explain why the task took as long as it did
    The invoice didn't highlight that there were 'unexpected' problems which may have resulted in a higher than 'normal' bill...MM
    Mapleman

  16. #15
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,905

    Default

    I guess the lesson learnt is to obtain a written quote before any work is done...MM
    Mapleman

Similar Threads

  1. In tank fuel pump replacement
    By chuck1 in forum MOTOR VEHICLES
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 25th January 2015, 07:40 AM
  2. Replacement Filter Bags
    By Blu_Rock in forum DUST EXTRACTION
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 25th January 2014, 03:47 PM
  3. Replacement submersible oil pump for EDM sinker
    By johntopp in forum METALWORK FORUM
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 13th August 2013, 01:52 PM
  4. Accelerator pump pack replacement
    By BoomerangInfo in forum WOODTURNING - PEN TURNING
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 13th December 2011, 10:52 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •