2003 Hyundai Elantra water pump repair

60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTBEN8
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i just had the water pump repaired and the labor was $381. does this seem excessive? I am curious as to the average hourly rate for this repair? thank you
Apr 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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3 hours. you need to remove the timing belt to access the water pump. its fairly complicated. 400dollars for this job is common
Apr 18, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Its just about right
lot of work
about 3.5 hr and about $90 for the pump
plus coolant
Apr 18, 2008 at 1:28 PM
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