Well, there goes Christmas.....

Darrin · 12-11-2007, 01:56

Went to go drop some groceries in Tina's car this morning when I got off work only to find the dreaded green puddle under the front end.

Yup, the water pump packed it in. $550.00 to fix. It requires a couple tools that I don't have, and also requires the car to be on a lift (which I don't have).

So off it goes to the local Chrysler dealership for them to **** with it.

Needless to say I'm not a happy camper.

Kell_ee001 · 12-11-2007, 02:12

*hugs*

Stan_Lite · 12-11-2007, 05:16

That sucks dude

Will · 12-11-2007, 08:34

Aww Darrin that sucks.

I'm sure that something will come around and it'll all be better

Nutcase · 12-11-2007, 09:09

Damn, that's an expensive waterpump

Darrin · 12-11-2007, 10:57

Nah, the water pump is only about $100, it's the 2.9 labor hours, the $50 timing belt, the $50 belt tensioner and $50 tensioner pulley, the shop fees for antifreeze etc that add it all up.

I will admit that modern cars are much better when it comes to safety and comfort, but to be a mechanic on one you need to be a double jointed contortionist!!

I mean, I can replace the water pump on my old truck in a matter of half an hour with a basic Halford's socket set and a screwdriver!! Oh, and be able to do it without losing any skin.

Try that on ANYTHING on a modern FWD car and it ain't gonna happen.....

Of course, nothing can compare to trying to work on one of those hairdryers on wheels.

Feek · 12-11-2007, 11:02

You have Halfords over there?

Darrin · 12-11-2007, 11:06

No, just familiar with the brand name. Over here they're called Schucks/Kragen/Auto Zone. Pretty much the same thing, though. A single parts counter manned by either high school kids or ancient old farts that move in inches per hour. 3-5 aisles of generic parts (aka stick on tat) accessible to the public. Almost 90% of the stock is either made in Taiwan or China.

Sound like Halford's?

Feek · 12-11-2007, 11:35

kaiowas · 12-11-2007, 15:41

Not far off although Halfords starts to resemble walmart at this time of year as they start stocking anything and everything that they reckon they can sell a few of in the run up to xmas.

They had snooker tables in there the other day.

12-11-2007, 01:56	#1
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	Well, there goes Christmas..... Went to go drop some groceries in Tina's car this morning when I got off work only to find the dreaded green puddle under the front end. Yup, the water pump packed it in. $550.00 to fix. It requires a couple tools that I don't have, and also requires the car to be on a lift (which I don't have). So off it goes to the local Chrysler dealership for them to **** with it. Needless to say I'm not a happy camper. __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

12-11-2007, 02:12	#2
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12-11-2007, 05:16	#3
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	That sucks dude __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

12-11-2007, 08:34	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Aww Darrin that sucks. I'm sure that something will come around and it'll all be better __________________ *No No!*

12-11-2007, 10:57	#6
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	Nah, the water pump is only about $100, it's the 2.9 labor hours, the $50 timing belt, the $50 belt tensioner and $50 tensioner pulley, the shop fees for antifreeze etc that add it all up. I will admit that modern cars are much better when it comes to safety and comfort, but to be a mechanic on one you need to be a double jointed contortionist!! I mean, I can replace the water pump on my old truck in a matter of half an hour with a basic Halford's socket set and a screwdriver!! Oh, and be able to do it without losing any skin. Try that on ANYTHING on a modern FWD car and it ain't gonna happen..... Of course, nothing can compare to trying to work on one of those hairdryers on wheels. __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

12-11-2007, 09:09	#5
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Damn, that's an expensive waterpump

12-11-2007, 11:02	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	You have Halfords over there? __________________

12-11-2007, 11:06	#8
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	No, just familiar with the brand name. Over here they're called Schucks/Kragen/Auto Zone. Pretty much the same thing, though. A single parts counter manned by either high school kids or ancient old farts that move in inches per hour. 3-5 aisles of generic parts (aka stick on tat) accessible to the public. Almost 90% of the stock is either made in Taiwan or China. Sound like Halford's? __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

12-11-2007, 11:35	#9
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	__________________

12-11-2007, 15:41	#10
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Not far off although Halfords starts to resemble walmart at this time of year as they start stocking anything and everything that they reckon they can sell a few of in the run up to xmas. They had snooker tables in there the other day. __________________ Anal Fish Porn