what is a fair price to replace the water pump for my 96 E320?
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what is a fair price to replace the water pump for my 96 E320?
Hi guys,
I need to know what is a fair price for the shop to replace my water pump,labor+parts. Some local shop here is trying to charg me $770 to do this job.... I thought the price is kind of high
Do you guys know any good reasonable shop in San Diego area that can help me?
Thanks
I need to know what is a fair price for the shop to replace my water pump,labor+parts. Some local shop here is trying to charg me $770 to do this job.... I thought the price is kind of high
Do you guys know any good reasonable shop in San Diego area that can help me?
Thanks
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Contact any mercedes benz dealer and ask the service department for the Labor time and Quote...The Time is based on a flat rate system...Should give you a guide to go by...
Take a Look at fastlane over at MERCEDESSHOP..Phil has Good prices.. For the Water pump...That should help you on the Price!
I Would also replace the thermostat and radiator cap at the same time!
Take a Look at fastlane over at MERCEDESSHOP..Phil has Good prices.. For the Water pump...That should help you on the Price!
I Would also replace the thermostat and radiator cap at the same time!
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'96 E320 (W210)
Yes, what are the symptoms ?
I had an MB tech tell me to replace the waterpump on my '96 E320, because it was noisy. Since he didn't really elaborate, I declined and looked at it myself.
I used a '97 E320 for comparison, but couldn't detect a difference in the noise level. I took off the v-belt and checked the pump for play in the shaft or leakage. None of either. The coolant temperature was also stable.
So I decided not to go ahead with a replacement. That was 20K miles ago.
That being said: A coolant pump failure could have dire consequences. If you're unable to check yourself, I would maybe get a second opinion.
I used a '97 E320 for comparison, but couldn't detect a difference in the noise level. I took off the v-belt and checked the pump for play in the shaft or leakage. None of either. The coolant temperature was also stable.
So I decided not to go ahead with a replacement. That was 20K miles ago.
That being said: A coolant pump failure could have dire consequences. If you're unable to check yourself, I would maybe get a second opinion.
