how much in labour to replace water pump?

1. ashj22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 242

   #1 3rd August 2014, 19:02

   my car overheats from driving it for 5 mins, i replaced the rad today and that didnt solve the issue, after i was driving until it started getting hot i pulled over and looked under the car and there is a leak dripping down from where the timing belt is. saxo vts 2002 how much in labour is it going to cost do you think? thanks
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 3rd August 2014, 19:08

   I know probably not much help but water pumps on saxo's can be a bitch to remove.then factor in a new timing belt kit as well mate.
3. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #3 3rd August 2014, 19:09

   Basically it's a timing belt off job so you may as well replace the while lot, belt, pump and tensioner.
   
   Had a receipt which came with my car which said for the full whack £180. Hope it gives you the idea.
4. ashj22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 242

   #4 3rd August 2014, 19:13

   i have a receipt from a previous owner that snapped a cam belt and payed like £1200 on getting the engine sorted, but strangely no mention of them changing the water pump.
5. ashj22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 242

   #5 3rd August 2014, 19:18

   as the cam belt was done not long ago, do i just need the water pump?
6. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #6 3rd August 2014, 19:54

   If belt is recent then you can re-use it but for the cost of a belt you may aswell replace it. Total job time for water pump and belt replacement is around 2 hours.
7. ashj22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 242

   #7 14th August 2014, 17:50

   I have purchased the water pump myself, got a quote from a garage £150+ vat to fit it does that sound reasonable?
8. monsterbowden Newbie Joined: May 2014 Bristol Posts: 10 Citreon Saxo Furio/VTS

   #8 14th August 2014, 21:34

   If I was you I would replace belt even if it wasnt done that long ago for the sake of a couple of quid you dont want to deal with snapped cambelt and id say if you supplied water pump it be anywhere from 100-150 but depends on garage labour rate
9. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #9 14th August 2014, 22:15

   Yeah and I'd also do the tensioner if that wasn't done at same time the belt was last done.
   Also of you're getting the tensioner, get a belt and tensioner in one kit together.
10. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #10 14th August 2014, 22:38

    If the tensioners are recent just reuse those with a new belt