...add to my existing entry): I took my car into the repair shop because it was leaking brownish colored fluid from a hose...located under the front area towards the right (passenger) side. I am not disputing that they diagnosed it correctly...I am sure they did. I just wanted to ask if $250 sounds like a "fair" price, to make sure I am not getting ripped off (have been ripped off by mechanics several times before, although I know that probably the majority of them are trustwothy & skilled).
Also, is it advisable to get the hoses replaced (now that I think about it, isn't that what they do anyway to fix it...but they asked me if I wanted the hoses replaced too)? Do I need to get the radiator flushed? For all that, the charge would be $450-500, but they said to at least get the water pump fixed ($250).
I am a single parent, working & in college part-time & don't have much money to spend at the present time, so any mechanical advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
2007-01-15 13:39:26 · 10 answers · asked by SamB12 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Which engine do you have . Makes a big difference. You could have a 2.2L or a 2.4L. Labor on a 2.2L is 1.2hrs, Labor on a 2.4L is 6.3hrs. Water pump would be $50 to $100, depending on where they get it. As far as a flush, it is just a way to add to the bill. When a water pump is removed, most all the coolant is lost from the engine. If they remove the lower hose from the radiator or open the drain on the radiator all the coolant is drained from the radiator. Tell them to just fill it back up with new coolant.
2007-01-15 14:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me, by your description, that your water pump is leaking. The fact that the water that's leaking is brown, means that there's rust in the cooling system. Hopefully, the cooling system doesn't have any other damage. The correct repair at this point would be to replace the water pump, replace hoses as needed, replace the thermostat and flush the cooling system. All that work could cost as much as 450-500. Have the shop list on paper everything that they intend to do to the car and what are the warranties they offer on the parts and labor. Then, if you want, post the question again with the additional information.
2007-01-15 13:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll do it for a 12 pack of beer and dinner......but if not the price is reasonable......the flush is not needed all the water and stuff will mostly be flushed out when they take out the water pump...it's not a dire need....just make sure you keep up on the antifreeze....it helps with the rust problem....as for the hoses....there are only 2....since it's a 98 I doubt they need replacing..but you should if they feel spongy or have cracking and if they are hard they are fine.
2007-01-15 13:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
$250 sounds like a fair price. They're a 90k replacement item. Pay them to replace the hoses and flush the radiator. You DONT want your cooling system to fail, then you'd be looking at a new car.
2007-01-15 13:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the hospital now. With my first and second child(8years apart!) I only had a trickle of amniotic fluid coming out for a couple hours. It was only when the I got to the hospital did my water break on it's own BOTH times. Sound like you're going to be a mommy VERY soon! Congrats!
2016-05-24 19:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the price for replacing the water pump sounds reasonable. It shouldn't cost more than $75 to get the radiator flushed.
2007-01-15 13:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i own a repair shop,and it doesn't cost that much to get a water pump put on,i usually charge around a 175 bucks for just that,,and for all your wanting ,or needing done,,maybe 350 at the most,,to flush it,,and put all new hoses on it,,this is a little high,,on this job,,id ask around at other places,,but if you have no choice,,you may have to go with them,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2007-01-15 13:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes replace all hoses 250 is totally ridiculous// tsake to another shop part is 58.00 how do they calculate //125.00 per hour labor
do yourself a lot of savings i bought new water pump in georgia last week dont let that shop slide you the big one and you dont even get to smile about it 150.00 max is reasonable been mechanic 30 years ase certified
2007-01-15 13:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by toadyboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
find a dude and have him talk to the shop some of the shops will take advantge of women kind
2007-01-15 14:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by psp07 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sew them 4 your car price
2007-01-15 13:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by janelle e 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋