1994 Plymouth Voyager Water Pump Cost

1994 PLYMOUTH
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CARMARG
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it seems the water pump is going on my van, its a 3.3 v6 engine and i've gottin a 1/2 dozen estimates and everyone is eithier hour and half to do the job to 6 hrs and of course cost from 250 to 800 bucks. anyone know anything about water pumps. does the timing belt have to be changed. why the difference in estimates? how do you get someone who knows what they are doing and not scammin me.
thx
Apr 1, 2006 at 3:20 AM
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LOSONE
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The water pump hours to replace is 3.4 hours. the engine has to be raised slightly. The average water pump price is about $75.00 so no more tha $350 to $400 if nothing else has to be replaced.
Apr 1, 2006 at 7:31 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the water pump using about 3.4 hours of labor, with the engine raised slightly. A typical pump is about $75, so the total should be about $350 to $400 if no other parts are required.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Plymouth Voyager with a 3.3 V6 reported a failing water pump and shop estimates ranging from 1.5 to 6 hours and $250 to $800, and asked whether the timing belt must be replaced. An expert said the job is 3.4 hours with the engine raised slightly, the pump averages about $75, and the total should be no more than $350 to $400 if nothing else needs replacement.

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