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Originally Posted by Doug&Julie View Post
So just to update, my car is in for a 40k service. I did buy a new water pump / gasket / V-belt in preparation for the change, but decided to let the techs tell me if I really need it right now. Bottom line is I don't. Zero leaks, bearing spins freely, and the belt is still very good. So I'm going to save the $475 quoted labor and hold onto my parts for the time being.

And hey...imagine that...a "stealership" that turns away a chance to get another $500 out of a customer!
I'd be the last to say I told you so and I'd certainly become friends with that dealer and go back. Now that $475 you saved think of the mods you can do.
Old 11-28-2011, 04:03 PM
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