$1000 to install waterpump!

Shahrez · Post by **Shahrez** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:27 pm

My mate fto's engine was overheating and we realised it was a leak coming from water pump. So he brings it to a mechanic and he quoted him $1050 for water pump and labour. Is this in anyway reasonable cos somehow I don't think it is. How much would or should it cost? And is possible to install it yourself?

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:46 am

Thats pricey, but understandable. Not a DIY, it buried under the timing belt - which you should be getting them to do at the same time.

That price is probably including a genuine water pump too, you could save a couple of hunderd by supplying your own aftermarket pump.

Shahrez · Post by **Shahrez** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:51 pm

Bennoz wrote:Thats pricey, but understandable. Not a DIY, it buried under the timing belt - which you should be getting them to do at the same time.

That price is probably including a genuine water pump too, you could save a couple of hunderd by supplying your own aftermarket pump.

cheers Ben, what about this i found on RPW website? is this the right pump?

"
Water Pump Assy 6A12 DOHC
( Racing Performance Works )

Price per Unit (Each): $95.45
Number Eachs in packaging:1
Number Eachs in box:1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Water Pump Assy to suit following applications

Mitsubishi 6A12 DOHC Non Mivec FTO
Mitsubishi 6A12 DOHC Mivec FTO
Note :- Photo is generic photo only and does not represent actual unit.

http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/index.php?pa ... &Itemid=31"

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:46 pm

Thats the one. You could also get it from your local Auto One / Supercheap etc. The pump is common to all 6Axx series engines. Including the 6A12 engined Galant that was sold locally in Aus.

Kempys is also another good option if you can wait 2-3 days for delivery. I think they were about $80 from memory.

eddiii · Post by **eddiii** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:20 pm

i would think $1000 is abit too much? i did mine for like 400 something, unless the water pump cost like 300-400 lol. but afterall, it was a mates friend's workshop so was abit of a hook up

Shahrez · Post by **Shahrez** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:19 pm

Sweet, cheers for that Ben!

The mechanic gave him a break down of the $1000

1. Yes the water pump is gonna cost around - $350
2. Labour - $400
3. Timing Belt - $220
4. Coolant - $20-$30

So that makes it $1000. Good news is that he got his timing belt changed not long ago, from previous owner, so i guess he can get away with a $90 waterpump, and look for cheaper labour elsewhere?

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:28 pm

Thats a ridiculous price for a timing belt.

Shahrez · Post by **Shahrez** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:19 pm

I8A4RE wrote:Thats a ridiculous price for a timing belt.

tell me about it! the mechanic further on went and told him " thats what you get with these import cars, you end up paying the price"

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:53 am

Shahrez wrote:
I8A4RE wrote:Thats a ridiculous price for a timing belt.
tell me about it! the mechanic further on went and told him " thats what you get with these import cars, you end up paying the price"

not if it includes new pullies etc.

Post by **Bennoz** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:21 am

Pretty sure $220 is what Mitsi Aus charge for a genuine belt (with grey import markup.)

Back to Auto One or Supercheap for a Gates T987 at around $90.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 8:05 am

Bennoz wrote:Pretty sure $220 is what Mitsi Aus charge for a genuine belt (with grey import markup.)

Back to Auto One or Supercheap for a Gates T987 at around $90.

can you get the tensioners etc through them also?