Can I get a time estimate to replace a water pump on a 1983 Nissan Sentra? I'm trying to calculate the cost of the repair separate from the part. Thanks.Also, time to replace a battery and the end on one of the attachments to the post.
well there is a manual for auto body and repair shops which will list the alotted time to replace things such as your water pump, i dont know how to get ahold of one without goign to a repair shop and asking, this book keeps them from charging 8 hours on somethign that woudl only take 2 hours, however if they run into a problem such as a broken bolt, thats where they can charge you for more time and labor but they should and i think have to tell you before fixing it . . .plus keep in mind that almost all the time, it takes more time jsut to reach the part than to replace it because you have to remove other thigns to get to it . . .sorry for the winded answer, but i woudl call some shops and ask them average times or try to get ahold of the estimate book
couple of hour for a pro and double that for a amature :)
Consult the Mitchells Manual
About 1/2 hour to replace battery and cable end. Water pump about 2 hours if everything comes apart easy. Being 23 years old it could take much longer because of rusted or corroded bolts.
