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Tyler
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2/28/2008
17:37:53

Subject: Water Pump Went Out 85k
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My water pump went out I believe and im only at 85k. Whats the deal never heard of it happening on a vehicle with under 100k? How much can I expect to pay to get this fixed?



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2/28/2008
18:23:26

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It happens. I replaced mine before failure around 60,000 - when the bearings got noisy. Cost me around $50 at the parts store; add in shop markup, antifreeze and around an hour shop labor rate if you can't do it yourself. (And a shop can give you a more accurate estimate, we can't set someone else's pricing).

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2/28/2008
18:28:37

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Thank You. Any brand pumps I should stay away from?



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2/28/2008
20:21:22

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Mine just went as did fan clutch, with 68K on a 99 dak. Too damn cold up here in Jersey to do this myself...garage charged 7 c-notes to replace both..!



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2/29/2008
09:51:08

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That's why I like to do as much of my own work as possible. I didn't consider it too cold to replace mine earlier this winter, further north in MA. I do have an open front shed to keep the wind down though. Much depends on your tolerance for having your wallet emptied. Not aware of any brands to stay away from; the one I chose came with a lifetime warranty.

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2/29/2008
13:49:01

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Mine just went as did fan clutch, with 68K on a 99 dak. Too damn cold up here in Jersey to do this myself...garage charged 7 c-notes to replace both..!
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$700 to replace pump and clutch!? Da*n that sounds like a bit much. Is there something special about a 99? I once had a Ford Probe that had the WP buried and required taking the front off of the motor and locking the cam in place plus the pump was over 1C alone. Still didn't cost near that much.




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2/29/2008
19:25:25

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No Kidding 700 bucks??? I'm in the wrong line of work.



Tyler
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3/02/2008
15:50:46

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Replaced her myself in about 2 Hrs. 66$ New plus about 8 bucks for a six pack of beer. Thought I was gonna have to rent the tool but just put her in the vice and popped the fan off there. After calling my certified buddy.

Thanks for the help tho guys.



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