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   Message 1,700 of 2,177   
   TOM WALKER to ROGER NELSON   
   Re: 2003 Chevy Tahoe   
   10 Jun 13 06:53:00   
   
   RN>RW> Open the gas filler and have someone turn on the ignition. If the car ha   
   RN>RW> set a while, you should be able to hear the pump when the ignition is   
   RN>RW> turned on, very briefly if the pump is good as it will shut off with bac   
   RN>RW> pressure from the fuel pressure regulator. If it doesn't come on and   
   RN>RW> stays on, then it's probably defective.   
      
   RN>The SIL had a couple of mechanic friends come over yesterday, drop the gas t   
   RN>(I think after performing the test you described above) and replaced the fue   
   RN>pump.  That did the trick, but I think he paid way too much for the pump --   
   RN>over $200.  However, what's done is done.   
      
   RN>My thanks to all who replied.   
      
   That is in the ballpark. Those in tank pumps for some reason are very   
   expesive.   
   A quick Internet check shows a price range of $212 to $305.   
   With the $305 being a genuine Delco   
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