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mobbin6
05-26-2007, 03:39 PM
Just got quoted that from Audi mission viejo for replacing my water pump, just wondering if that's about right...

Thanks
karl
05-26-2007, 03:41 PM
whats included in the price?......that sounds unreasonably high
MikekiM
05-26-2007, 03:45 PM
What kind of car?
mike
05-26-2007, 03:48 PM
That sounds high. I'm doing a waterpump, T-stat, belts, expansion tank and fan clutch and check engine light on, on an E46 with 150K on it as we speak and its less than that.
mobbin6
05-26-2007, 03:52 PM
Car is a 1999 Audi A6 2.8, was pouring coolant really bad, found out it was the water pump. My brother just called me and told me how much they quoted, I can get details later. My bro is a bmw tech, but he knew one of the audi techs who said he may be able to get the parts at discount and may be able to do the job on the side
mike
05-26-2007, 03:59 PM
that waterpump runs off the T-belt and isn't a fun job, dealer prices are usually always higher, but make it nice or make it twice, there are very, very few independants I would send customers too, I have one VW/AUDI shop, and One BMW Porsche shop that I trust to send people too
mobbin6
05-26-2007, 04:13 PM
Alright Thanks mike! I'll follow your advice and pay to get it done right! Looks like its time for me to pick up a new rabbit :D
MikekiM
05-26-2007, 04:15 PM
$1800 is quite high for that car.

Have your timing belt done at the same time! It has to be removed to get the water pump out anyway, so replace it.
We've got a few timing belt kits that are exactly what you need, and do include the water pump.
mobbin6
05-26-2007, 04:28 PM
$1800 is quite high for that car.

Have your timing belt done at the same time! It has to be removed to get the water pump out anyway, so replace it.
We've got a few timing belt kits that are exactly what you need, and do include the water pump.


shoot me a pm! How much?
mike
05-26-2007, 05:45 PM
Paying to get it done right and getting ripped off are two different things, call around, I can reccomend a good Audi independant in Long Beach my Buddy owns and he was trained by AUDI on that car, but if its not mobile, you have to find out wether its worth the $100 tow from south county to Long beach, my guess is it would. PM me if you want his info. Like Mike said, do the t-belt at the same time. you need a special bar on the V6 to hold the cams, some guys can do it without puttng the core support in the service position, I've done it once, and after having to have a blood transfusion, i won't do it again.
MikekiM
05-26-2007, 07:21 PM
Here's a link to our 2.8L Timing Belt Kit.
http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1785

You might also check with Ron at VW Specialities. He's a tiny bit closer in Huntington Beach. Does some excellent work there.
bugzy
05-26-2007, 07:52 PM
what area are you in?

Ron Woods at VW Specialties is awesome for the OC area

All German Auto or Sam Tech in San Diego are another good place in SD
mobbin6
05-26-2007, 08:00 PM
I'm in Rancho Santa Margarita(south OC), I'll check out those places
RollinInGreenz
05-26-2007, 08:39 PM
+1 for VW Specialties
Tom (aka Godzilla)
05-26-2007, 10:51 PM
That's waay too high. Find other options.
stonecloser
05-27-2007, 07:50 AM
Also try Lubo @ La Jolla Autotech Porsche & Audi -5770 Miramar Rd -(858) 458-1022.

Very reasonable prices and one of the few honest mechanics I have ever come across.

Take care,

Nick Ortwein
2006 Audi B7 A4 2.0Tq MT6 S-line (**FOR SALE**)
2000 BMW E38 740iL Individual Edition
mobbin6
05-29-2007, 05:31 PM
update: called up vw specialties today, quoted me about 1000 for timing belt replacement including water pump :tup: i have to give them some time cuz they're pretty busy, but I'm stoked on everything :)

Thanks for the recommendations everyone :tup2:
Carlos
05-29-2007, 05:45 PM
make sure they replace the thermostat, we always replace it. replace the waterpump, all rollers, tensioner, timing belt. if you were closer i would do it for you for a good price.
mobbin6
05-29-2007, 05:48 PM
make sure they replace the thermostat, we always replace it. replace the waterpump, all rollers, tensioner, timing belt. if you were closer i would do it for you for a good price.


They mentioned all of that also :tup: Thanks for the heads up!
paultakeda
05-29-2007, 05:53 PM
$1800 sounds too high for parts and good labor. Almost triple the price of a good local mechanic if you ask me. My guess is VW dealerships would probably charge $1000-1200, so even then, $1800 is steep.
oc-audica
05-29-2007, 08:10 PM
beach house imports could probably get it done tomorrow.

vw specialties is top knotch as well but after my last experience with beach house, i'm repping them for good!
jtenright
06-29-2007, 06:26 PM
Yea I just got quoted $1600 from the stealership
for All the belts and water pump...

A normal shop would probably charge 1K or a little more
but I'm gonna just pay $300 for the needed parts and save myself 1300!!!
SYNYSTAGLI
06-29-2007, 08:02 PM
Yea I just got quoted $1600 from the stealership
for All the belts and water pump...

A normal shop would probably charge 1K or a little more
but I'm gonna just pay $300 for the needed parts and save myself 1300!!!

James comes out the woodwork!!!
jtenright
06-29-2007, 08:40 PM
Hey Manny yea I have haha,
I've been hiding for at least a few years.

well I was in AUS for a year, and finishing up my degree up in San Luis Obispo, but I am back in SD finally
SYNYSTAGLI
06-29-2007, 09:40 PM
Hey Manny yea I have haha,
I've been hiding for at least a few years.

well I was in AUS for a year, and finishing up my degree up in San Luis Obispo, but I am back in SD finally

Welcome back bro! AUS, that would be sick to go there for a lil while, bet you got some outback stories huh?

And yea, thats way too much for a water pump fix :p