About Van Expertise I have been maintaining a fleet of approximately 55 light, medium and heavy vehicles for over 20 years. Most are 4X4 pickups and off road fire fighting trucks. Some medium duty trucks. Some military light trucks.
I can answer most questions concerning 4X4 engine, drive line, suspension, electrical, and fuel, both diesel and gasoline. Ford, GM, and Dodge, old and new, but prefferably not newer than 99.
Question Hi,
I have a 98 Chevy Cavalier 2-door coupe. There are 114,000 miles on it. The coolant started leaking now I'm having to replace almost 2 gallons of coolant fluid per day. The Chevy dealership gave an estimate of $960 to replace pump and cooling hoses. Does that sound reasonable? Should I "shop around" for a better deal? Seems quite excessive. Thanks!
Answer Hello Barbra,
Shop around. I think that is way high.
You didn't say what engine, but the 2.4 engine water pump costs just under $50. at Autozone, with a lifetime warranty.
Check to see for sure what engine you have, and then just call some parts houses like OReillys, and Auto Zone, and see what the pump and hoses cost where you are.
Armed with those prices, find a good independent garage that someone you know has had good luck with, and ask them what they would install it for.
