There are some things that your mechanic will do.
Water pump repair cost.
This is why it is highly recommended to have the timing belt replaced at the same time since the labor cost is the majority of the total price.
Common repairs include replacing the pressure switch for 150 internal pump valves and bearings or the submersible electric cable for 200.
Well pump repair costs.
If the water pump shaft does not turn smoothly or the pump is noisy the bearing is excessively worn.
The water pump does not wear like a tire or a ball joint but eventually the bearing or impeller can fail inside the pump.
Purchased separately a water pump typically costs 50 100 or more depending on the make and model of the car.
Depending on your vehicle s make and model you can pay anywhere from 150 to 800 for a new water pump including labor.
Do not pay more than 800.
The more your engine needs to be disassembled to access the water pump the higher the labor costs.
Pump replacement will be necessary.
Average well pump repairs cost 150 to 600 depending on the task.
Taking all these points into consideration you can expect to pay anywhere from xxx to xxx.
In engines where the water pump is driven by the timing belt it is a good idea to replace the water pump at the same time the timing belt is replaced.