water pump problem?
#1
water pump problem?
Hey all, just joined, thanks for having me. I have a 2006 scion TC and recently it started making a weird almost grinding noise when i start it up and whenever it idles. The noise also continues when I'm driving but if i accelerate will go away, then come back. I took it to a garage that is right by my house, they said it was the water pump, specifically the bearings. Gave me an estimate of around 400 dollars. Was wondering if it could be the water pump, and how close is it to being fatal. It's weird no engine lights or anything like that ever came up, and it hasn't been overheating. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
And also i was wondering, on the estimate they had a coolant flush and extended life coolant....for 80 dollars. Is that necessary when replacing the water pump?
And also i was wondering, on the estimate they had a coolant flush and extended life coolant....for 80 dollars. Is that necessary when replacing the water pump?
#2
Keep in mind price is based on your local or dealer value. U need to ask wow much do they charge per hour and how many labor hours for water pump replacement . And ask how much for parts. Most local shops charge 65hr and labor rate from michele or alldata by the book they charge 2.o hours or 2.5 hours so thats $150 for labor and about $40 to $65 for water pump at your local autozone.total cost should be $200-250 ..coolent $20 no need for coolent flush.. dealer 2.5 at $110 an hour = $250 for labor and $110 for water pump. Dealer $360-$400 coolent included..
#4
lifetime warranty means nothing. Since Toyota has updated the original water pump with a new bearing, seal, guide. Most aftermarket just copy the original pump, instead of the later updated parts. If someone can prove to me that Autozone has updated the part to the new specs, then I'll go back on what I said.. Otherwise get the Toyota part, it's been fixed now.
#6
water pump is very common on these cars but luckily its a easy fix as the pumps pretty easy to get to. 2 hours is what quoted i do believe for a water pump replace on the 2AZ but when you take the water pump off you have to drain all the coolant so a coolant flush isn't really needed. you could replace your drive belt instead because if its orignal its probably all cracked.
#9
lifetime warranty means nothing. Since Toyota has updated the original water pump with a new bearing, seal, guide. Most aftermarket just copy the original pump, instead of the later updated parts. If someone can prove to me that Autozone has updated the part to the new specs, then I'll go back on what I said.. Otherwise get the Toyota part 's been fixed now.
#11
True.. but keep in mind ..I was just stating his options. Money may be a factor or not.. it was a comparison ,why pay 400 for after market at a local shop if for the same price you could have you local Toyota dealer install it for the same price. .I personally never install after market parts when items are available at a dealer.. true factory parts are superior to most if not all after market part
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