Water Pump Pulley & Belt

[Wiredchaos]

Hi folks,

 

Got a novice question tat i will like to ask... HEhehhe

 

During my last 80K service at Borneo Motors, the sales person told me tat i need to replace my water Pump Pulley and belt at the costs at ard $300 plus to $400. During tat time im already quite broke then i said i would like to KIV first but the truth is i would like to chk out the prices from workshops outside .

 

Since im a total idiot to car mechanics and stuff.Is replacing the water pump pulley and belt a serious matter ?.

I dunno wat does the water pump pulley does but i think the slight noise im experiencing when the car is idling does come from the belt or something?

Is the price of $300-$400 expensive for such replacements?And what are the workshops outside charging for replacing these parts and ideally where could i get it done ?

 

Thnks in advance for any valuable advise tat are to be given.

[Furrynadz]

around there

inclusive labour

 

if water pump break down, ur engine overheat = dmg, or need overhaul

if belt snap, prepare to overhaul

 

overhaul costs 2k+ if ur pistons went out of shape

 

to sum it up, yes its a serious matter, this is the most important component other than brake pads and tyres

[Wiredchaos]

OMG!! it does sound freaking serious. So the cost is around tat price.Jus afraid BM might have charge higher or something.Thnks alot Furrynadz.

[Gadgeter]

Wired,

 

Try calling the stocklist and check the price:

 

http://autoparts.com.sg/search.htm

[Mzrmazda3]

Bro, 80K is a major servicing whereby all beltings, water pump assy, pulley and other fluids are being changed It's the most Ex servicing but this type of $ cannot save one inorder to maintain your car in condition

[Robin]

soild link...

[Gadgeter]

you are welcome.

[Jkl78]

around there

inclusive labour

 

if water pump break down, ur engine overheat = dmg, or need overhaul

if belt snap, prepare to overhaul

 

overhaul costs 2k+ if ur pistons went out of shape

 

to sum it up, yes its a serious matter, this is the most important component other than brake pads and tyres

 

Agreed... will cost more than 2k, u may need to scarp the engine if the damage is unrepairable...

[Wiredchaos]

Thnks for all the information bros... really appreciated it. Think these kind of $$ really cannot save lor.. better spend than be sorry.

[Elfenstar]

Since im a total idiot to car mechanics and stuff.Is replacing the water pump pulley and belt a serious matter ?.

 

Yes it is a serious matter. Like everyone else has said it can lead to serious engine damage. But only if you keep driving when the car is overheating because you don't notice the temp gauge! If you notice it on time it will be fine, if it takes a while then prolly your head gasket will need a change, if longer than that then goodluck with the rebuild costs.

 

You change these to ensure that the engine cooling system will not fail. Don't worry abt the water pump belt breaking as it on its own will not be of any harm as opposed to the timing belt in an interference engine. My suggestion is change them and all the other belts when you change your timing belt (and also your alternator if its on its way out). It will save you heaps on the labour costs.

[Apollo]

sign card lor... what to do.

[Furrynadz]

no card to sign beg steal borrow

[Yeobh]

Some engine water pump are driven by the timing belt .Once you rpelace the timing belt you have to also replace the water pump, belt tensioner and tensioner bearings. Doing on piecemeal basis will cause more headache later on and burnt a big hole in your pocket. For interference engine e.g Honda, a broken timing belt can cause serious damage to the valves , cylinder head and for more serious cases , the pistons and con-rods

[Apollo]

not bad leh, citibank autoshield insurance can pay by monthly instalment thru credit card, 0% interest.