My 1998 Buick Le Saber is overheating because of water pump and the serpentine belt constantly slips off. How much would it cost to fix the damage and what would be the best solution to this problem. I was charged to get this done for 475 but cut down to 400 this includes tire replacement, water pump, extra labor, and fixing the serpentine belt is this a common cost of repair?
The dealer cost is about 475 and a shop cost is 385 and do it yourself is 106,since your getting other work done means it sounds fair,3 hours to do water pump.Here's a link on doing the water pump. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Water Pump AutoZone com here's the water pump. Water Pump 1998 Buick Lesabre 6 Cylinders 3 8L SFI OHV AutoZone com plus a gallon of extended life antifreeze full strength.And a tube of sealant and gasket.
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SOURCE: Diagram of Serpentine Belt 1998 Chevy Cavalier
diagram should be on the radiator shroud / top of radiator
SOURCE: how involved is timing belt replacement for buick century
Your car does not have a timing belt,it has a timing chain.To remove the cover you have to remove the power steering pump and set aside,water pump,crank sensor,and crankshaft pulley.You might possibly have to remove the oil pan also.Hope this helps.Good luck.
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SOURCE: remove and replace the water pump buick rendezvou
1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump. 2. Remove the drive belt guard. 3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts. 4. Remove the drive belt. 5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts. 6. Remove the water pump pulley. 7. Remove the water pump bolts. 8. Remove the water pump. 9. Remove the water pump gasket. 10. Clean the water pump mating surfaces. Installation Procedure 1. Install the water pump gasket. 2. Install the water pump Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 3. Install the water pump bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.). 4. Install the water pump pulley. 5. Install the water pump pulley bolts. 6. Install the drive belt. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 inch lbs.). 7. Install the drive belt guard. 8. Fill the cooling system
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