have repair estimate, need advice
01-14-2006, 12:48 PM
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have repair estimate, need advice
Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
estimate that he provided:
Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
water pump - $125.00
serpentine belt - $35.00
Labor: $460.00
TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
thanks for any thoughts you have.
liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
estimate that he provided:
Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
water pump - $125.00
serpentine belt - $35.00
Labor: $460.00
TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
thanks for any thoughts you have.
01-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
You can get a timing belt kit from ECS tuning for about $350 that includes the
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
01-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
You can get a timing belt kit from ECS tuning for about $350 that includes the
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
01-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
You can get a timing belt kit from ECS tuning for about $350 that includes the
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
water pump, serpentine belt, tensioner, etc.
http://www.ecstuning.com/
Replacing the timing belt and associated stuff is definitely needed.
Labor is in the range of realistic if may be a bit high. It is about a five hour
job. Be sure that the mechanic is familiar with Audis and has the special cam
timing tool.
samvit@aol.com wrote:
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
>
01-14-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
<samvit@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
news:1137264496.736621.71860@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
01-14-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
<samvit@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
news:1137264496.736621.71860@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
01-14-2006, 01:14 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
<samvit@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
news:1137264496.736621.71860@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hello folks. I need a new water pump for my 1998 Audi A4 (V6, 2.8
> liter, 06/98 manufacture date). It has 84,000 miles on it. I was
> referred to a mechanic who specializes in Audis. Here is the repair
> estimate that he provided:
>
> Parts: tensioner & timing belt kit - $350.00
> water pump - $125.00
> serpentine belt - $35.00
> Labor: $460.00
>
> TOTAL = $970.00 plus tax
>
> He said that we could go cheaper by replacing only the water pump, but
> he highly recommends getting the other parts replaced because there is
> a good chance they'll break down within another 10,000 miles or so.
> Would you say that this is a fair price or am I paying too much? Many
> thanks for any thoughts you have.
This proposal is quite reasonable. Your TB is due to be changed anyway and
you will save significantly on labor to do all this together with the water
pump. I would add that it wouldn't hurt to change the thermostat as well.
01-14-2006, 01:25 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
Thanks for the feedback! Tony I went to the link you provided (ECS
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
01-14-2006, 01:25 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
Thanks for the feedback! Tony I went to the link you provided (ECS
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
01-14-2006, 01:25 PM
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Re: have repair estimate, need advice
Thanks for the feedback! Tony I went to the link you provided (ECS
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
tuning), but I could not find the timing belt kit that you spoke of.
If you can point me to the exact link that would be great. In any
case, I'm a little concerned that there is a $160 disparity in the
parts estimate that the mechanic provided. Is the markup typically
this high?
