PLEASE HELP WON"T START need to be in NYC ini 2 hrs!!!

[bull27]

Perfectlap- the check engine light had been on before this problem occured, it's been on for a while because of an O2 sensor.

Thumper- I did speak with him again this afternoon and he said that the fuel pump is "stuck" and he can't get it to open or something of that sort. I told him that it could just be the relay(electrical?) and he agreed. He also said that worst case it probably is the fuel pump.

I have been driving my girlfriend to work and haven't had time in the mornings to get over to this place since it had been towed there. I am making my way in there tommorow morning and talk to him face to face, don't like talking about car stuff over the phone. If I get a vibe that he doesn't really know what he is doing, I'll probably get it towed to the regular place I get it serviced, Randolph Racing (Stoughton, MA). The only reason why I had it towed here in the first place is because it was A)close, B)thought it was an easy diagnosis/fix, and C) after speaking with him a couple weeks ago, thought he knew what he was doing

As always thanks for all the helpful insight

[bull27]

Yep, its the fuel pump, not just the relay (of course it's not). I love it when you put her to bed in the garage at night after a fantastic day of driving and next day..............wont start and fuel pump is gone. Seems strange to me but I am not a car nor a mechanic. When I called to check in on the car he says "ya its definately the fuel pump I already ordered one." I say, "how much is this fuel pump you ordered, I can get one overnighted to me for $250?" He says, "um i think around $320." I say, "I really appreciated the call before you made this diagnosis and went ahead and ordered the part."

What are you gonna do i guess, but what is the average time it should take a mechanic to replace a fuel pump??? i can swallow paying a little extra on a part because or mark up, but not labor.........especially if he takes more time because of lack of experience with Porshe's.

[Thumper]

The guys at RUF replaced mine in an afternoon, and that included an hour and a half of diagnosis. I replaced the original one in an evening myself. If it hadn't been for the crap relay, it would still be working and I'd still have a fat wallet. You should be able to get your car back by tomorrow evening.

:dance:

[bull27]

Got it back earlier today, cost $550 total, pretty reasonable, $200 for labor and $350 for the pump. Thanks for everyone that helped with this issue, feels good to be in the cockpit again.