This morning I got a call from a guy asking me if he could buy the fuel pump out of the Jimmy I'm currently gutting. The Jimmy was running when it was hit and got into an accident. He asked how much did I want for it. I told him he'd have to drop the tank to get it.. but If he pulled it- I'd take $20 bucks. When he arrives he says "What would you want for the whole tank and pump?" I said "How about $40 total for it" He says great.



So I jack up the truck, he undoes the straps and begin to start the drop. I said "Don't ya want to unhook all the hoses off the pump before dropping the tank?" as we had it loose.. but still needed to shift the tank for it to drop. He says "Aww nah.. we got plenty of play in those hoses" I said "Your call" So we slide the tank back.. down it comes onto the trailer.. and he snapped 2 of the 3 pieces of plastic with the fuel lines on the pump" Says "Aww Poop" then says "I think I can fix it" (Yeah ok) then says "I'll still give ya $30 bucks for everything"

So He was supposed to give me $40 for tank and pump. He Breaks the pump.. then says he'll give me $30
As I'm typing this he calls me and tells me he bench tested it.. and all worked great.. but when he got it into the new truck "The thing don't pump a lick"

I'm keeping my $30 bucks.

Just wondering what all of you would do if you tell people- you pull parts.. and if they break the part- what do you do? I guess he could have said "Welp.. that's busted and is no good" packed his tools and walked away without giving me a cent. But I think he should have paid me the $40.. thoughts?