How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?

I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus that needs a water pump. I just wanted to ask if $425 sounds like a %26quot;fair%26quot; price, to make sure they are not ripping me off (have been ripped off by mechanics before). This price is just for the labor. They say it is because they have to take off the timing belt and such.How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?That is a little steep... our shop would charge $280 Labor on that vehicle... shop around a little more.



- Good Luck!How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?thank you all. You were very helpful; especially Fred J and Mr. Deviance

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How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?If that's just for labor, that's a little high. I had a pump done in a 92 Camry for about that, that included the new pump, thermostat and coolant for a little less than that. I'd do a little shopping.How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?They aren't lying, it is very labor intensive to change to water pump on your car, make sure this is a job they have done before, because if they haven't they can screw up more than they will fix!How much to pay for water pump repair on a car?If its the coupe with a 4cyl or V6 then its 3.6 hours and yes, that includes removing the timing junk.

If its the 4 cyl sedan, then its 4.2 hours labor



If its the V6 sedan, then its 6.3 hours labor.



These times are out of the Mitchell Estimator which is what 90 % of shops use. Then you have antifreeze and parts prices.

Honestly, if that car has over 100 thousand miles and you never had the timing belt replaced, now would be a good time to do it. the only extra charge would be for the belt as they have to remove it to do the belt anyway.