Water pump replacement costs

[Nudist]

My golf diesel passed the 100 K mark early last year. The service schedule advises to replace the water pump at this time. The all up charge for replacement the pump and possibly timing belt was close to $1900. Is this in line with other people are paying. The cost of the replacement water pump was about 800- $900. Are there any cheaper alternative sources for water pump apart from a VW genuine part

[Kachingg]

Is that from a vw dealership?
A independent vw workshop may be able to bring the cost down

[Umai Naa!!]

If you do it at the same time as the belt, the additional costs are quite small.

Average price range from an independent is around $1200 for the whole lot. Heavily depends on exactly what parts are needed, as some have different pulley setups which can affect the total cost.

[Nudist]

I got a quote from the dealer and one other. The dealer was the lower

[Umai Naa!!]

PM me your details, and I'll see what I can do.

[wai]

Well, my Caddy Maxi Life had its water pump replaced during its 105 k service and the invoice breakdown shows the VW03L121011PX Water Pump **O.A.R** listed at $127.80 and a VW03L198119F Repair Kit listed at $400.50. I do not know what the repair kit was for.

[Nudist]

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[Umai Naa!!]

Well, my Caddy Maxi Life had its water pump replaced during its 105 k service and the invoice breakdown shows the VW03L121011PX Water Pump **O.A.R** listed at $127.80 and a VW03L198119F Repair Kit listed at $400.50. I do not know what the repair kit was for.

That's exchange price on the water pump, hence the X at the end of the part number.

The repair kit is the timing belt kit, so the belt, idlers and tensioner, and probably some new fastners for the pulleys too.

[Umai Naa!!]

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[Cheezel]

I had the unfortunate need to replace my water pump in January, a week and a half after buying the car, so the timing belt was done as well (only 30k after the last one...). Total charge was about $1000, but there was no oil change service at the same time, just water pump, coolant and timing belt.

[Transporter]

I had the unfortunate need to replace my water pump in January, a week and a half after buying the car, so the timing belt was done as well (only 30k after the last one...). Total charge was about $1000, but there was no oil change service at the same time, just water pump, coolant and timing belt.

...and that’s a very good price, since the genuine or proper parts are expensive for that job, also it’s not exactly 2 hours job if done correctly.

[Carsten]

I recently experienced some coolant loss in my MY13 Passat - 2 litres in a month - 6 months out of warranty, with ~ 60k in the clock. It looked a little wet around the water pump. Went to John Hughes VW in WA (where I bought the car) explaining the problem and suggested it might be the water pump.

Although out of the warranty period, I asked if we could appeal to VW Australia as this was fairly early for the water pump to let go. It was explained there was a process but would take a couple of weeks. I said to replace the pump, as it needed to be fixed, and timing belt and I would appeal afterward.

At the end of the day I went to the dealer expecting a $1350 bill, and was told VW had come to the party to the tune of 60% - so only $350 for a new water pump and timing belt! A shout out to VW Australia!

[3timesagolfgti]

I recently experienced some coolant loss in my MY13 Passat - 2 litres in a month - 6 months out of warranty, with ~ 60k in the clock. It looked a little wet around the water pump. Went to John Hughes VW in WA (where I bought the car) explaining the problem and suggested it might be the water pump.

Although out of the warranty period, I asked if we could appeal to VW Australia as this was fairly early for the water pump to let go. It was explained there was a process but would take a couple of weeks. I said to replace the pump, as it needed to be fixed, and timing belt and I would appeal afterward.

At the end of the day I went to the dealer expecting a $1350 bill, and was told VW had come to the party to the tune of 60% - so only $350 for a new water pump and timing belt! A shout out to VW Australia!

Got a quote today for the timing belt and water pump for a 2009 Tiguan TDi with the 105000km service at $1700. They said water pump not necessary but at $200 I’ll just do it.


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[Umai Naa!!]

I could almost guarantee that if you'd have said no, they'd have called up on the day telling you it was leaking