Gas leak in grand am

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Hey everyone

I have a 1998 Grand am with really low mileage.
A little bit ago it started leaking fuel. My mechanic said he couldn't fix it because they don't make parts for it anymore.
Another mechanic told me I needed a fuel line and found one of a 2000 Grand am and is willing to try for 1200$.... no guarantees.

Does anyone know where to find a new fuel line, and is 1200$ a fair price to replace it?
Thank you so much for your help
 
why does he have to replace the complete line and cannt fix just the leaking spot with a piece of line and the appropriate fittings?
 
melsg5 said:
why does he have to replace the complete line and cannt fix just the leaking spot with a piece of line and the appropriate fittings?
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Apparently the whole line is badly rusted and he feels like the other parts would start dripping soon too.
 
$1200 is probably a dealer new line, rust free used from a southwestern or California car would be way cheaper than a dealer part even with shipping. www.row52.com will find you a car in that area and you can hire a parts puller to remove and ship the line for you.

Doug in P.R.,:)
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The way I read the original post that price is for a used line from a 2000 Grand Am. They are pretty much charging 1,200 for labor. I would get a second opinion.
 
The other thing about this thread, which fuel line, there is more than one.
 
99 and up are a different body

Doug in P.R.:)
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99 and up are a different body, and may use different lines. Only difference on his or hers year is sedan or coupe. I would grab both lines ( pressure and return) if it was my car.

Either way, the right model lines removed and shipped is the better option.( And way cheaper than $1200!)IMO;)

Doug in P.R.:)
 
If you do use a parts puller person, check for 4 or 5 stars, check the feedback and get a quote with shipping first before throwing out money.

Doug in P.R.:)
 
92 Sunbird LE said:
99 and up are a different body, and may use different lines. Only difference on his or hers year is sedan or coupe. I would grab both lines ( pressure and return) if it was my car.

Either way, the right model lines removed and shipped is the better option.( And way cheaper than $1200!)IMO;)

Doug in P.R.:)
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What kind of cost for labor would be realistic?
 
Online price quote on a Saturn car was 1.1 hours a piece so 2.2 hours for both roughly. About $ 220 and more if brake lines are in the way.

Doug in P.R.:)
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