I have a leak and all the hoses are fine but I am not sure were the water pump is also has anyone had this repaired and what did it cost (part plus labor) in general is it hard to get to? Thanks in advance
The water pump is in the front of your motor where your v-belt or serpentine belt is. the cost should be minimal like 150- 18o for the part plus a couple hours labor. Since your in that area it is a good time to replace your timing belt because to do that you''d just have to pay that labor again and a timing belt is cheap. Good luck BS
You won't be able to really see the water pump,it's on the passenger side of your motor but there's too much stuff in the way to get a look at it from the top or the bottom.If you've looked at the hoses and radiator and can't spot the leak the water pump is most definitely your problem.Usually the reason the water pump goes bad is because the tensioner pulley bearing is also bad witch causes your water pump to wobble and leak.Parts and labor it will cost you in between 4 and 5 hundred dollars to have it all fixed.
1995 Chrysler Concorde Parts
all water pumps are located in front of engine usually center with a pulley belt turning it circulate your car coolant, if you didn't know this, please see a mechanic or Chrysler dealer for the help you need
The Chrysler Concorde came with either a 3.3 or 3.5 litre V6 engine that year. On both of these engines, the water pump is driven by the backside of the timing belt. The pump is buried deep in the front of the engine, and is one of the hardest to change of all the cars I've ever worked on. If the hoses seem to be ok, you can have a pressure test run on the cooling system to find the exact source of the leak. Most garages will do this for minimal cost, and this way you can get an estimate to repair exactly what's wrong, instead of wasting time and money on unnecessary repairs. If it does turn out to be the W/P, make sure they include a new timing belt in the estimate. It has to come off anyways, and any coolant on the belt will severely shorten it's life span.. just a little cheap insurance. As for cost; labor rates vary wildly from shop to shop, so I can't give you a precise number, but I will tell you this: Once you know what it needs, call a few reputable repair garages. They know you're looking to deal, and will often low-ball estimates over the phone to get your business, even if it means reducing the labor rate, and/ or the markup on parts. They still make money on the job, and you save.
