1996 Chevy Blazer Replace just the Fuel pump or the whole s

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
So pretty much my fuel gauge works above half a tank but once it gets to half a tank it just freezes up. Now my question is will I have to spend the $300 to buy a whole new fuel pump assembly to fix this problem, or can I buy just a replacement pump for around $75 and just switch out the old pump in the assembly with the new one.
Friday, August 28th, 2009 AT 10:02 AM

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Tiny
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Actually, the pump isn't causing the gauge to freeze. It sounds like a bad float. I believe it is part of the fuel pump assembly.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 7:55 AM
Tiny
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Ahh yeah I'm an idiot, So what do you think will I have to replace the whole assembly?
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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First, your not an idiot (lol). They change things so often, most people can't keep up with it. As far as replacement, I believe the float and pump are one unit. Actually, you may be able to get the pump seperately, but to get the float, it comes as an assembly.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 8:25 PM
Tiny
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Alright thank you for your help.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
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Let me know if you have other questions.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 AT 4:10 PM

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