So car was towed todayyy....

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Tue May 22, 2012 8:46 pm

So i went to uni today, and when i finished the car decided not to start ==

called NRMA, they said fuel pump died, so ended up getting it towed to Campsie and costed 60bux

They ran out of parts apprently and i need to travel from Telopea to Campsie by public transport ==

So now i need to pay for the fuel pump and also the labour ==, so Im just wondering if it is worth it to get the sparkplugs done also incase it wont start again due to another reason ==

So yeaaaaah, how much do sparkplugs cost and what type and how much would labour cost for fuel pump install and also to do the sparkplugs.

Pics up tomorrow (:

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue May 22, 2012 9:20 pm

If your going to bother doing sparkplugs, get some iridiums, especially if your doing the rears, costed me 115 odd dollars from bursons (mind you he gave me 15% off for no reason)
Plugs are simple enough to do yourself, just need the tool or a grinded down tube socket, great way to learn a bit more about your car and start on.
Tbh, if your failry competant you COULD do a fuel pump yourself...

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 6:30 pm

So today it costed me around $700 for everything ==

Getting it towed to the machanic - $60

Fuel pump - $175
Fuel filter - $50
Labour to do both Fuel pump and filter - $150

Rear brakes Mitsibitshi original ones or something like that, - $140 (Including labour)
Gearbox oil change - $60
Clutch oil change - $40
Brake oil filled -$20

Comes down to $635, is this relatively cheap or have i been ripped off in any parts? (:

Sahin · Post by **Sahin** » Wed May 23, 2012 6:46 pm

Ripped off for fuel filter

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:09 pm

how much is fuel filter supposed to be o-o

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:16 pm

I don't use mechs to work on my FTO so I don't know how much they charge.
You got your FTO back on the road, after having it towed, if I were you I would be happy with the outcome

Some parts might have been cheaper, some dearer, it would all equal out.
You didn't even have to get dirty, got to be happy about that

Some fuel pumps, such as holden ones from holden cost around $800 supply only

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:19 pm

LOL thats true, even though my wallet now has a massive hole.

Feels even better knowing if you didnt get ripped off though hahah

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:24 pm

The only way to keep your wallet full is to learn to fix your FTO yourself, even then it will probably still empty out.

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:27 pm

PHIL069 wrote:The only way to keep your wallet full is to learn to fix your FTO yourself.

^this.

Or grow a money tree.

I'm too lazy personally.

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:29 pm

Well i would except i have no idea about fixing anything ==

Planning to start from like changing oil atleast lol.

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:33 pm

Pity for timing really as I just remembered I had a spare set that I bought a while ago.
Brake pads that is, from your other thread.

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:47 pm

Ah how much you got them brake pads for?

Ive only had enough money to get my rear brakes done LOL and then i went into debt for the rest haha

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:51 pm

The fronts are slightly used, had them on the old set of rotors, but we barely used the car, think it was 1 trip to Dwaynes 2 years ago and that was it.
So...

Plenty of meat on them, no cracks and they're decent brand. Intima SR1220.

If you want/ need, you can have for now, throw us a bit of cash later if you wish... Up to you.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:53 pm

Astron_boy will even help you fit them

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:54 pm

If I had the time I would, sadly scratching my own ass is a pleasure currently unbeknownst.

Pick them up from me, attend the DIY day and get them installed then. best piece of advice I can offer.

Xeno · Post by **Xeno** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:59 pm

Yeah i wouldnt mind, is there any DIY day anytime soon? o-o

Might as well learn to do my own engine oil and filter (:

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 8:01 pm

Check NSW section, one on the 9th.

I'm a maybe to attend, so may be able to help, but kinda doubt I'll be there.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed May 23, 2012 8:02 pm

Go on Xeno beg him to help you, beg beg beg

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed May 23, 2012 8:04 pm

Can beg all he, or you want, won't achieve sh*t meanwhile.

Or an install for that matter.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Wed May 23, 2012 8:06 pm

FTO AUSTRALIA