Replace thermostat

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LINDE61
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Hello, My car overheated yesterday. A man who assisted me said that it appeared to need to have the thermostat replaced because it appeared to be leaking there. I took it to a mechanic here (Calgary, AB, Canada) and was told the part would cost $114.00 and it would take 1.8 hours to replace at a cost of $290.00 ($264.00 per hour). Total cost to repair is $404. Doesn't this seem high? Since I am a woman I seemed to be taken advantage of and just want to check to see if this seems legit.

By the way when I called to ask cost they chair for labor I was told $125.00 an hour.
Jun 30, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow! A thermostat for that car here in the US cost around six dollars. As far as the amount of time they need, I would have to know what engine is in the vehicle.
Sep 24, 2020 at 3:06 AM
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LINDE61
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It is an 2.7 L, automatic. does that help?
Sep 24, 2020 at 3:06 AM
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LINDE61
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He said its called a water outlet housing that he needs to replace because it is all attached together. I have a video of it leaking when the engine over heated but it wont let me post it here for you to see.
Sep 24, 2020 at 3:06 AM
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