Water pump

[hoj]

How long does it take to change a water pump on the D5 engine
Been told 5 to 6 hours and £253 +vat I thought 2 to 3 hours
that’s me supplying the pump as well

[Clan]

Originally Posted by hoj

How long does it take to change a water pump on the D5 engine
Been told 5 to 6 hours and £253 +vat I thought 2 to 3 hours
that’s me supplying the pump as well

Strange question I know, but why are you changing it and what make of pump are you fitting?

[stuart bowes]

in terms of cost, £253 for 5-6 hours is a pretty decent rate anyway isn't it?

last time I had anything done it was more like £80p/h

[hoj]

My usual mechanic is probably the cheapest in the world eg fit thermostat unit top up coolant add seals like steel run for just over an hour and check
£30 labour
Fit heater matrix £20 labour
Oil change £10 labour
Garage is a family business for over 60 years mechanic/owner now working for 40+ years
So the price I mentioned does seem dear to me plus 6 hours??

[hoj]

Clan ….. water is pouring out no idea of make yet but it’s NOT a genuine Volvo one spent enough on this car now

[Clan]

Originally Posted by hoj

Clan ….. water is pouring out no idea of make yet but it’s NOT a genuine Volvo one spent enough on this car now

That's sad, I preach about volvo water pumps on here and have seen it so many times before, a perfectly good Volvo water pump (what ever the age or mileage) is thrown away to be replaced by a cheap poor quality one which leaks shortly after.

[hoj]

Decided to get the full kit now it’s a Gates kit

[Clan]

Originally Posted by hoj

Decided to get the full kit now it’s a Gates kit

I have failed in my mission it seems, that was one of the culprits.
why risk it as it could wreck the engine.

[stuart bowes]

*deleted wrong link

[stuart bowes]

seems to be a genuine one at a reasonable price

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220778660...Bk9SR57295OmYw

"late" diesel ? (don't know what year you need)