Question for you guys. I was just informed that I need a new water pump. The pump cost I don?t care about, but I was told (by my very trustworthy mechanic) that it would be like $500 in labour at $65/hour....
It just seems rather high. How long does it actually take to remove and replace the pump in a 2001 Sunfire GT???
Thanks a bunch.
It was $700 for my 01 Sunfire here in Victoria BC Canada.
What it "actually takes" is irrelevent. The fact is that if you have the Quad 4 engine in that vehicle, which I believe you do, then the labour price you were quoted is fair. Make sure that the mechanic is also quoting you properly for the other items you will need. There is a gasket kit for that job (on top of the cost of the water pump) and I would advise that he replace the timing chain tensioner shoe while he is in there.
Ian
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