$1,200 to repace a waterpump?

jaypete1 · #1 04-30-2008, 04:11 PM

That's the quote I just got from an independent shop. They have done well for me in the past, but this seems steep. The quote includes thermostat and hoses too.

dandruff · #2 04-30-2008, 04:32 PM

its simple DIY . .there is guy selling waterpump on ebay cheap (genuine BMW rmfd) ... i would say $150 should cover pump/ t-stat / coolant / distilled water / dont know how much hoses cost .. but its an easy DIY with right tools ... my guestimate wud be $500 at indie ...

JayX5 · #3 04-30-2008, 04:34 PM

Too much imo. The waterpump runs for around $110 and the thermostat about $65, so the total including labor should be much less than $1200.

andrewmr · #4 04-30-2008, 05:04 PM

I'll trade you... the water pump alone on my F355 is more than that :-(

Did they give you a breakdown on the parts and the labor? Call the dealer and see what they charge, the indy may not be that far off.

tijanaw · #5 04-30-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JayX5

Too much imo. The waterpump runs for around $110 and the thermostat about $65, so the total including labor should be much less than $1200.

I need to do my water pump/ thermostat pretty soon, where did you see those prices?
thanks in advance.

JayX5 · #6 04-30-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tijanaw

I need to do my water pump/ thermostat pretty soon, where did you see those prices?
thanks in advance.

Those are the prices according to realoem. (for a 3.0i though.)

fast4d · #7 04-30-2008, 06:15 PM

good opportunity to do the valley pan at the same time.

katit · #8 05-01-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fast4d

good opportunity to do the valley pan at the same time.

Right. Sounds like you did that one.
We don't even know if it's V8

Anyway, water pump should be few hours of labor for expierenced mechanic. 1200 could be if it's V8 and valley pan involved

jaypete1 · #9 05-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Yes, it's a V8, so maybe $1200 is the right number. This is from the indy that just did my alternator for $700 and change (BMW alternator), so he's helped me save money.

lo_jack · #10 05-01-2008, 02:40 PM

I should probably be repairing X5s for a job. I did my waterpump on my 3.0, plus the tstat and a new belt for about $250 in parts and it took 3 hours, having never done it before.

I'd get a second opinion, if you can afford the time before the pump is dead.