as i asked before in my question what needs to be fixed when a water pump goes bad. so finally it went bad today the car leaked all coolant and for some reason all the blades on the fan broke and the battery light came on. which is connected to the alternator belt so thats not the problem. so now does anybody have any idea how much it would cost to fix and by what i know it needs a new belt for water pump and new fan and water pump etc. taking it to mechanic monday but wanna get an estimate first from u people. any ideass thanks
Mate you need to have a look under the thermastat housing on the front of the block remove the fresh air pick up and use a small mirror and light they can warp because they are plastic. You will notice a crusty stain. (This has happened to me) also the reservoir which you fill up can leak from small high pressues leaks to also dont over fill these bad boys as they dont have a over flow. best to get a mechanic to pressure test the cooling system to idenify the leak. as they are expensive to repair once they are really broken.
seems like you pretty much know what you need id say add the belt tensioner they do go bad so while you got it a apart wouldbe smart to go a head and get one also and really since you know whats bad you could replace it all your self seems like you know more than you think none of it will be hard
Oh you found one doe 60 bucks good for you. Lot cheaper than the dealer quoted you. When a water pump job is done the fan and belt are removed anyways. So all you will have to buy is the new fan, the belt if you want. The other parts you listed are probably fine. The tech will inspect them when doing the water pump (if he's on top of things) and he'll let you know.
