I just recently purchased a 2002 4.6 with 89k on it. It's been leaking coolant slowly, so I took it to an indy. This is what he said needed to be replaced, and his prices. Do you think this is fair, or should I look elsewere? It seems high to me. Is there any chance of repairing the leaks, instead of spending almost $2,000 to replace everything? I'm not very mechanically inclined, but can do minor/moderate repairs...

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Replace Leaking Water Pump, Valley Pan, Reseal The Intake:
Labor=$748 Parts=$551 Total=$1,299
Replace Leaking Radiator:
Labor=$200 Parts=$453 Total=$653
Grand Total:
Labor=$948 Parts=$1,002 for a Grand Total of $1,952!!!!

Parts:
# of Hours
2.0 -----------Premixed Antifreeze $19.90
1.0 -----------11 51 0 393 336 Water Pump $192.79
1.0 -----------11 14 1 742 042 Valley Pan Gasket $99.93
1.0 -----------11 61 7 508 541 Intake Mani Cover $109.67
1.0 -----------11 61 1 729 728 Intake Mani Gasket $9.98
1.0 -----------11 61 1 729 727 Intake Mani Gasket $9.98
4.0 -----------11 61 1 433 328 Intake Mani Gasket $109.48
1.0 -----------17 10 1 439 101 Radiator $433.95
2.0 -----------Premixed Antifreeze $19.90