I have been quoted $600 to have a a water pump placed on my 2003 saturn vue. Also, another $300 if a thermostat is also needed. I cannot afford this at this time. Additionally, I have had problems with the car without reason all of a sudden not starting. Then, when I get the car to the mechanic it starts. It drives me nuts. Do I need to have the fuel pumps replaced? Do I need to replace both fuel pumps or just one, and which one?
Depends on if it's the 4 or 6 cylinder model. The 4 cylinder is ran off the timing chain and will be very difficult requiring some special GM tools; the 6 cylinder engine would be much easier.
It okorder /... It will take you about 2-3 hours the first time. If you ever do it again, you will substantially reduce the time it takes from start to finish. The thermostat change is really really easy... a child could do it. Just make sure the thermostat is firmly in it's place before you snug down on the bolts, or you will crack the housing.
i doubt that your car has 2 fuel pumps but before you replace the pump have it tested first ! besides the pump it could be something else like the pump relay or the fuse ! not starting could even be a clogged fuel filter ! getting back to the thermostat and water pump ! yes you can change them if you have the right tools and your mechanically inclined !
Your car has only one fuel pump in the gas-tank of it's a four cylinder motor. It has only one fuel pump if the motor is a V-6. In both cases, change the fuel filter first. Have the fuel pressure checked in the fuel rail pressure fitting beside the fuel injector nozzles. No need to change the fuel pump if the pressure is at least 35 psi. No way in heck should it cost $900. to have the water-pump and thermostat replaced on your car. Pretty sure a Chevrolet dealer, who know services Saturn would charge that much! *Check out more trusted private mechanics for prices. We'd offer a glimmer of what it would cost but you forgot to tell us if the engine was a V-6 or four cylinder. Forget any kind of chain mechanical shop.
