'Glad to get my 20+ year-old car back today!! MB tech installed new oil pump. Repair bill = $700!!! Pump = $250; labor = $345. Car picked up on a truck a week ago today; returned today. Bill for pick up and delivery = only $50; about 134 - 140 mi round trip.
'Did not like the Neon rental car at all- too low getting in and out; visibility to rear terrible, especially to right, rear. Oh, BTW, rental adds another $209 to the bill.

Charles,

Can/will you please list the details of changing that vac pump diaphragm? I think I need to really get serious about that. It looks like it's probably simple and straight forward, but I have a motor nerve prob that causes very shaky hands, especially when trying to work with small things like the screws in front plate of the vac pump. 'Had a "helluva" time getting the oil drain plug back in last week!! I may have to ask son or someone else for help with the vac pump; the more details I have about it, the easier I may be able to get some help. Thanks.