> >From: "Paul A. Cianciolo" <PaulC@esslink.com>
> >
> >Hello All,
> >
> >I have a noise from my 1986 Vanagon engine compartment.  Upon further
> investigation I find that the waterpump bearing has a lot of play and is
> getting ready to let go.  Does anyone care to venture a guess at what this
> job could cost. I wonder if I can do it myself.
> >
> >Any ideas will be welcomed
> >
> >PaulC
> >"Pumpless in Connecticut"
> >

I recently had my water pump replaced for about $300 (parts + labor) here
in Portland, OR.  This pump lasted only 25K miles.  Also, the old pump was 
leaking antifreeze.