water pump leak!
 

Hi, I took my h2 to the dealer to get a oil change and when they do there 28 point inspection they said there was antifreeze leaking, i don't believe everything the dealer says so i took it and got it pressured tested somewhere else and they said there was a leak at the bottom of the seal?? They are telling me that i need to replace the water pump is that true or is it fixable? Also if i need to replace it, what would be a good price for a water pump and installation? They told me they had to take the hood off etc is that true?

Thanks you guys are alwasy the best

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there's no technical reason to have to take the hood off, it probably just makes it easier to work on the center of the truck. it can be done without taking it off, but you'll need to reach in from the side. it they want to charge labor to take the hood off, they're just looking to rip you off. don't know about the costs yet, i haven't had to replace mine.

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Pump is around $145.00.

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MSRP on an 03-05 water pump is $251.44

06 is $260.00

07 is $255.62

I see no goodreason to take the hood off... skidplate, yes.

and... while you/they are in there change the two serpentines....

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THey want to charge me $400.00 for parts and labor, does anyone know a good place to takes hummers for mechanic work in the Los angeles or orange county area?

What are serpetines?

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Where the he!l are you buying your pump?

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He wanted to know costs... a dealership isn't gonna give him any breaks...

Mine would cost me $165....

and that isn't far fetched... I just installed one on a 8.1L for workand my companies cost was very close to what I posted for my cost..

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Its not from GM, it's an 03 h2 costing me 150

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Ok then.... you're probably getting a rebuild then....

I generally use OEM parts.. so I pay a little more and do it half as much.... but that point can be argued...

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Muddy did u buy that part from gm or really doesn't matter, the water pump that is not gm is costing me $150

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IMO, the savings on a rebuilt water pump is not enough to justifynot buying a new one. Once the seal gos, it is time to replace the pump, it really cannot economically be "fixed", needs replacement. Good luck. Glad the H2 guys got the hood issue covered, got no clue on that one. :eek: :D

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All of my rebuilt water pumps have failed quickly, within a year or so. I just don't trust them.

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Doc,

thanks for the info

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Thanks Hummah, i am going to make sure it is not rebuilt!!

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I had the water pump on my 2003 H2 replaced by Kyle at Weseloh Hummer In San Juan Capistrano. I don't have the paperwork with me but new OEM pump and labor was $450-$500 total.
Tustin and Cerritos Hummer in Socal have good service departments also. Not sure about LA area.

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and yeah.... that price I mentioned was for a GM part.... which is within $20 of the rebuilt crap...

Gene at GMpartshouse.com should have them if you have somebody to do it for you...

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Thanks muddy for the info!!!

I appreciate all your help

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I try... sometimes I am very opinionated though...