TX E55

I bought a Fabtech (Johnson CM30 as it happens) IC pump and have heard some bad things about how long they last. Has anyone changed their stock unit out? Fabtech seems to promise much better performance, but when I asked for an estimate to replace the stock pump from a local independent shop (TGA), I was floored when they quoted me 8.5 hours!!!! $1,105 to replace this pump?

They also quoted 4.5 hours of labor to replace the crankshaft and idler pulleys, for a mere $585.00.

Have I fallen and bumped my head, or are these reasonable?

Thanks!

MTV10

Change shops..... these guys are out to lunch.

AKnight55

Yikes. As stated find a new shop.

TheTherapist

There's a DIY on here - go on be adventurous, it aint that hard. This is the sort of car that it pays (saves actually) to learn a bit of DIY plus it will give you some satisfaction knowing you did it yourself.

coolchuck

Those numbers are WAY off! I just replaced mine with the 010 pump. The part is about $100 and took maybe an hour to replace. No special tools needed. Here's a link to the previously mentioned DIY.

TX E55

Great feedback, thanks for taking the time to respond. I think I WILL try the DIY.

You guys rock!

TX E55

TheTherapist

Just yell out if you need advice on anything - somebody will be here.

TX E55

OK, I now see that the IC pump AND Heat Exchanger install were part of this price...not that clear on the quote. I feel much better and have never had any issues with this shop before. I sure don't have the expertise to make a bracket for the heat exchanger to hang it below the front bumper. Do you guys think the total price for BOTH is reasonable? I may find out how much of the quote was for each and still DIY the IC pump.

Got new wheels and tires last week as well, need to post those pics!

SterlingE55

Check out the Houston AMG owners page on Facebook. Plenty of guys who would help out. It takes roughly an hour your first time and 30m the second time. I'd be happy to help this weekend.

SterlingE55

Wait. An hour is with a heat exchanger install. The pump takes to time.

Mackhack

I bought the EWP-80. Much better than the Johnson 90. I made a custom made bracket looking like the OEM one just bigger for the bigger pump.

Because I hate soldering and crimping on OEM wiring harnesses I disassembled the OEM Bosch pumps power connector and soldered it onto the power cable of the new EWP-80. Now I have a plug and play solution again for my pump. Nothing better than making adapters.

Attached is a picture of the connector before I soldered it on.

shardul

iTrader: (1)

cant go wrong with Bosch 010 pump uses the same connector and flows better if not same as the CM30. Unless you are running a rear or front tank the 010 will do the job well!

sexyxe

No, that's what people are saying. Pump on its own is a nothing job, heat exchanger just involves taking the front bar off which I found a pain to reinstall as I have bumpy fingers trying to get the connectors on the side to line up.

It is about 10 nuts and bolts.

TX E55

OK, really good information. Thanks, Mate.

SterlingE55

Do you have a heat exchanger to install as well? I do believe the Bosch 010 to be a better pump for the price/application. OEM and does a better job than the CM30.

infamouse55amg

What's the best pump to run or pumps to run if you have the trunk tank