I just pulled my car out of 9 months in storage - had it completely checked out with the oil changed etc. and then drove it cross country about 3000km (1,800 miles) and then had the 120,000km (75,000 mile) service done.
I then drove back across country another 2000 km (1,250 miles) and 2 weeks later have a grinding noise when I turn the tires - (diagnosed as tire end rods that needed to be replaced) OK...
Then the dealership tells me that the noise I am also hearing is due to the water pump. And that it needed to be replaced. They want to change the timing belt too while they are in there.
Because, I said money was an issue, I did not want things changed if they were OK. I don't hear anything from them and then everything has been done, timing belt was changed....I asked for it to be put in my car and I see no wear or tear on this belt. I bought this car with
65,000 km (40,391 miles) and they had completed the major service.What are the signs of a faulty water pump, my car was running great after the service (there were no temperature problems, any thing to indicate coolant was not flowing properly)
Am I missing something?
$1,500 is a big bill to pay when you just spent money on a complete service 2 weeks prior.
Dana