Is £60 labour costs to fit a water pump in a Fiat a rip off?
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20 years ago
Water Pump
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20 years ago
I know Fiats have a tendency to leak but fitting a pump isn't really the best solution...
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20 years ago
I won't pretend to know anything about the workings of cars. I took it in the garage, they said it needs a new water pump, there's a big puddle on the floor every day. They said £60 plus the cost of the pump. Are you saying I might not need this pump replacing? It is an old car and if there's another way I'm more than interested. Thanks for your reply
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20 years ago
Depends which model/engine FIAT, some water pumps are only accesible by removing the timing belt etc. Can you be more specific regarding model/engine ?
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20 years ago
Sorry, it was a joke. My posit was that since Fiats are prone to letting water in, then a bilge pump to get it back out again was a bit of overkill. :-)
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20 years ago
Never mind, I got your joke Scott.
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20 years ago
Depends how hard it is to get to. On a Rover 420 you have to undo=20 engine mounts and pratt about lifting the engine up and down and work=20 in a 2" space.
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20 years ago
How really safe are coolants with silicates in? Are they intended to wear out pump seals to sell more pumps?