Repair Cost for Water Pump and Hoses

[ADOR]

Hey guys, if you are to take your H2 to a reputable shop that you trust and have worked with in the past, around how much does it cost to replace the water pump and all hoses? I recently had my starter replaced at a local Cadillac dealer and it cost me $920 something.

They are also recommending replacing the water pump (small leak) and all hoses (due to vehicle age). I am preparing the H2 for a long drive about 3 weeks from now. I do think replacing these 2 items is a good idea, given the age of the vehicle. They quoted me around $900+ for the water pump and another $800 + to replace all hoses. How much does this job normally cost outside dealership.

Lastly, does anyone know a reputable and honest independent shop that work on Hummer around Las Vegas area?

 

[Fish]

I haven't done either of those (yet) but those prices sound a lil high. Call around and get estimates, shops should be able to give you a price over the phone.

 

[Zach]

Starter should be a lifetime replacement part now. Water pump would be too if replaced at a dealer. Prices do seem kinda high. Can check on it. If you were still in So Cal, could have gotten you a deal, but you're in Vegas now lol

 

[woodwardsh3]

water pump and hoses and coolant should be less then 400. bucks, and I think thats on the high side, go to rock auto or 1AAUTO ON line and price it out., you could do it your self and save a sh t load of money. its not that hard and just basic tools, I will bet there is a member in your area that would help if asked.

 

[twinmill28]

Holy crap, I hope you're getting happy endings with that kind of pricing---plus breakfast before you leave!

I taught my daughter the difference between a quote to rebuild her Ranger's front end at $900 and our cost for parts at just over $100 plus some great father daughter time to replace that shiat ourselves, and that was using Moog parts.

I'm solidly of the opinion though that if you can afford to have someone fix your junk (as we were a few years ago before my wife's hip replacement took her out of the work force), write the check and enjoy the new found freedom. But if you have to roll your sleeves up and do it your self, then by all means it can save hundreds of dollars every time.

I've discovered as I get a little older I really hate turning wrenches on cars and appreciate the satisfaction of relaxing and being able to fix and tinker on my dirt bike---it's so much easier access for everything; plus pressure washing the dirt off before being able to fix it takes minutes, not hours as on the deuce!!

 

[Zach]

When I replaced the engine recently, I went with the ac delco hoses they are a lot cheaper. Ask them to quote those for hoses.

 

[twinmill28]

What the hell?? They're freakin' hoses, made out of rubber and some other stuff that makes them soft and black and capable of moving water into and out of the engine and radiator.
If they're quoting you prices on teflon impregnated stuff made for the space shuttle than I'd go with stuff made for an H2 and the stuff it is designed to endure.

 

[ADOR]

I have the work order spec in my hand right now and it read:

1. Water Pump Replacement

$431 - Parts
$408 - Labor
$49 - M/L/S
$39 - Tax
$929 - TOTAL


2. Coolant Hoses

$391 - Parts
$347 - Labor
$49 - M/L/S
$35 - Tax
$825 - TOTAL

 

[ADOR]

Zack, what do you mean by "Starter should be a lifetime replacement part now. Water pump would be too if replaced at a dealer"? Is the starter covered by some factory warranty or something? The same for water pump? Not sure if the water pump has been replaced at the delaer or not. Can anyone do a VIN check for me to verify?

I don't feel comfortable working on vehicles. Last time I tried (replaced the gear oil), I ended up messing up the rear diff cover. Ended up taking it to the shop.

 

[Zach]

Zack, what do you mean by "Starter should be a lifetime replacement part now. Water pump would be too if replaced at a dealer"? Is the starter covered by some factory warranty or something? The same for water pump? Not sure if the water pump has been replaced at the delaer or not. Can anyone do a VIN check for me to verify?

I don't feel comfortable working on vehicles. Last time I tried (replaced the gear oil), I ended up messing up the rear diff cover. Ended up taking it to the shop.

Parts seem a tad high in price, they must have a bump over GM suggested retail. Don't know what the M/L/S charge is. I went with AC Delco hoses for my engine replacement. I can give you a quote for parts and see if they can match or come close.
The starter, the one you just bought carries a lifetime warranty. New guidelines with GM, you would pay the labor at the dealers discretion. Some will charge you the labor, some won't. OE water pump would be the same thing. But they have to be replaced in the service dept and not bought over the counter.