Water Pump Replacement

[golf4dj]

Just experienced the symptoms of a failing water pump (fan on high almost immediately on start) confirmed with a short drive where the overheat warning came on.

Trying to decide whether to tackle on my own taking 7 to 10 hours or pay to have it done?

Does anyone have the going rate for a WP & T-stat replacement at their local Indy? I think parts alone will run roughly $500 if I get the parts through on-line sources.

Bummer - the water pump was already replaced about 4 years and 50K ago.

Thanks,
DJ

2008 3.0si (w/adaptive drive & 4 zone climate)
130K miles