Fuel pump change

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mrom1234567

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Rodbolt and Ray Nuedecker both told me to change my fuel pumps on my 1999 Yamaha SaltSeries 150FETO. They both agree that 3 years is time.<br />Here is the problem... I have a lot of faith in the guys on this board, but my Yamaha mechanic is telling me that 6 years in not too long and for that matter there is no time limit.<br /><br />My question.. should I find another mechanic?<br />Unfortunatelry I trust the advice her more than I do my mechanic.<br />Mind the fact that this repair shop is supposed to be one of the best in my area.<br />Should I just tell them to change them anyway?
 
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bigbrownbuku

Master Chief Petty Officer
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Sep 17, 2004
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Re: Fuel pump change

yes. its called preventative maintenance. wait for them to fail and get stranded or change them while they still work and not? no contest.
 
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Canuck 16

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Feb 25, 2004
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Re: Fuel pump change

A few years back I was at a local marine mechanics shop picking up a water pump for my 89 200 Yam, and I asked him if he thought I should start decarbing this motor. He looked at me with a smile on his face and said "We dont".<br />I left his shop puzzled why he smiled when he said that, then about half way home it hit me. This guy makes his living rebuilding motors!<br /><br />Cheers... Canuck 16.
 
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rodbolt

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Re: Fuel pump change

its your choice<br /> however the price of the pump is the same with or without pistons and machine work.<br /> I too make my living repairing and rebuilding and repowering. however I am rather lazy and would rather maintain one than repair it.<br /> being lazy cuts into my profit margin.
 
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