New year…..new problem

[Mikefrank]

Ok guys looks like I have a coolant leak im suspecting thermostat area as this hasn’t long been changed plus I’ve noticed heaters get up to 60 degrees ( I used a thermometer in the vent ) which I’m happy with but soon as the car is idling I lose a lot of heat from them..any ideas guy? Car is booked in Thursday..no way in hell I’m tackling the thermostat again it was a pig of a job

 

[Mikefrank]

Well looks like I’m needing a new water pump….Garage quoted me New water pump/Pulley/Coolant flush and Alternator belt supplied fitted £375…You guys reckon that’s a fair price?…

 

[OkeyStokey]

My local supplied and fitted a water pump, guide pulley, and new antifreeze (obviously) a few months ago for £250. I had fitted a new belt myself prior, as they are about a fiver. The garage are not specialists though, so you arent too far away in price I guess?

 

[Pedro]

Labour charges can vary around £67 per hour is Estimated prices from dealers & indie workshops & takes on average 3 Hrs to change a pump which can cost around £32 - 45 depending on which one they use plus the belt so it appears about the going rate for the job

 

[Mikefrank]

To be honest guys I think I’ve been over charged but when you have a water leak and needs topping up every other day especially winter time I was just glad to get it done….since they done the job hasn’t used a drop of water plus I now have warm heaters for a change…cheers for the input guys.

 

[Dingers]

Glad you managed to get it fixed. My nearest independent Peugeot specialist is 3 hrs away, so it's either local garage or dealer. Which means cheaper but less knowledgeable or expensive but has all the tools/know-how required.