for every water pump I've had replaced, I'd have a few buck s for dinner ;) Those go all the time, and sometimes if it's been a while since the last one (which I *think* means 30,000 miles or more, but check on this) and you're doing work on the engine (not just the surrounding bits,but gaskets and pistons and so forth) it often makes sense to replace them prophylactically. Heh, heh.
Yeah, the list of things that have had to be done on this Jeep isn't too bad for a 10 yr car with 125kmi, many of which are hard driving (west coast mtn passes, desert summers, etc): water pump, wiring harness (Jeeps of the era are known for bad harnesses), brakes once, and for the most part, just general maintenance. 4WD is still good (knock on wood), and the engine, while making slightly worrisome noises, is still in good shape. I should have someone do an overhaul of the engine just to get it tuned, though.
cause it means they remember you, as somethiung other than a PITA. which means when you need {$unobtaniumpart} at 5 PM on a friday, they'll do *something* to help you out.
Heh. Yeah, the shop mgr knows I'm a student, so he said he called around for a refurb pump, and the only one he could find in the area was at a junk yard, the condition of which was described as "Eh, it'll work." He suggested a new one, which they had in stock. (Yeah, he could be yanking me, but he's been good in the past.)
Turns out the thing is already done, and ready to pick up.
If memory serves, the water pump, the timing belts, and a couple of other things are REALLY deep in the innards of most cars. You might want to consider having your timing belt changed while they are in there. It's expensive to get to where you *can* replace the water pump and the timing belt, but once you're there, they are both really cheap to do.
Yesterday after labrown's 3rd towing to the shop... and however many driving the car THERE... in the past 6 months, I told him they should give him a frequent customer discount... i didn't think that anyone would really do it... that's sad.
while feeling your pain...and truly i do, i'm sort of chuffed that i was correct in my diagnosis. sad, isn't it? i know guns and cars...(and music). no wonder i can't get find a man in raleigh. maybe i should just go back to halifax county and look for one with most of his own teeth.
Well the nice thing is that in the last year I've only had them do regular oil changes, maintenance schedule items, and a complete drive-train adjustment... which was really part of the schedule, just a bit early. And they still offered a discount. :) This is the first *problem* I've had in years, and I think only the second time it's ever been towed in 10.
Had the timing belt taken care of at 90kmi, and he said it's still in good shape. They recommended the thermostat though, as it had some corrosion on it, so that got replaced as well. Finished it off with a full coolant system flush and leak check, and it's good to go again.
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Those go all the time, and sometimes if it's been a while since the last one (which I *think* means 30,000 miles or more, but check on this) and you're doing work on the engine (not just the surrounding bits,but gaskets and pistons and so forth) it often makes sense to replace them prophylactically.
Heh, heh.
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Turns out the thing is already done, and ready to pick up.
Ask about what else can be done...
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Yeah, I like to do batch maintenance as well. :)
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