Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transfer pump incredibly easy to change

[A. Brown]

with all the horror stories out there it's easy to over look how easy it is to change one of these trouble makers. Today was the first time I did it and it took about forty min. and three wrenches. I'm shade tree qualified at best, and believe me anyone can do this.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

When you are 6'5 and have hands and arms like a gorilla, its not as easy as you think.

 

[A. Brown]

yea, I guess I am a smaller dude, didn't think of that, too busy basking in the glory

 

[zimman20]

A. Brown- You're MY hero. Good for you!



Hard to believe that DC gets around $600. 00 (parts & labor) to change that bad boy. They oughtta have a gun.



Don't get me started on the $70. 00-$90. 00 fuel filter changes.....



It has always been my feeling that if I CAN do it myself I'll learn and do it myself, even for people who do nothing but change their own fluids it's a way of keeping plugged in with what your vehicle is doing, you know it's getting done right, and you're saving money at the same time. Also gives the do-er some face time under the hood where other things (missing, leaking, etc. ) can be found. An informed driver/owner is a better driver/owner.



Kills me when I see grown men sitting on the curb at the side of the road with a flat. They're either a)too stupid to check/maintain spare and tools or b)too lazy to learn how to change a tire. In this particular case I say the shop/mechanic should take 'em for what they can, the dude has it coming.



Did I just get off topic?





zman

 

[dmurdock]

Originally posted by EMDDIESEL

When you are 6'5 and have hands and arms like a gorilla, its not as easy as you think.

Yeah, and don't forget the part about having the gravitational pull of some small countries. .