Dave says
Not a real hard fix, with good tools and some background.  The high price
probably comes fromthe time, and effort required to bleed the system after
the major "break" of the coolant system
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bassim Dowidar" <handfulofdimes@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 1:35 PM
Subject: Blown water pump '87 Wolfy - Mechanic or self fix?

> Hi all-
>
> Water pump blew this morning on my way to work. just
> happened to be a block from the mechanic.
> Made it to work and they called to say they want $112
> for the part and $250 to put it in!
>
> What do you think? Is this an easy fix? or not
> something I want to hassle with?
>
> I have basic know-how and tools. I must say it looked
> pretty easy just sitting there at the back of the
> engine. Deceptively so? Thanks for the help.
>
>
> B 'the B' D
>
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