Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 18:36:08

Title: Water pump
Post by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 18:36:08
Had my Astra in for mot and oil service today, plus a small coolant leak. The water pump needed replacing and, looking at my invoice, the cost of the part was £21. I can't find one online for anything like that, even eurocraparts come in at circa £50. Hope it doesn't fall apart In a short period of time.

The trouble with living in Barnsley is that everything is decided on price. I would prefer it if a balance was struck between price and quality.
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: zirk on 26 October 2015, 18:41:53
Obviously a mistake, he's got his numbers mixed should have £12.
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 18:43:24
Obviously a mistake, he's got his numbers mixed should have £12.
Oh yeah.
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: omegod on 26 October 2015, 18:50:36
Is that astra out of warranty? thought it was quite new
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 18:54:11
Is that astra out of warranty? thought it was quite new
March 2012, so 7 months over, Jon. TBH, I use the car so much that I just pay for small repairs, even during warranty. Vauxhall take an age to get round to anything and I just don't need the hassle.
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 October 2015, 19:35:47
Had my Astra in for mot and oil service today, plus a small coolant leak. The water pump needed replacing and, looking at my invoice, the cost of the part was £21. I can't find one online for anything like that, even eurocraparts come in at circa £50. Hope it doesn't fall apart In a short period of time.

The trouble with living in Barnsley is that everything is decided on price. I would prefer it if a balance was struck between price and quality.
Seems reasonable. :y

Are you sure he didn't just araldite the old part back in place?....... :) :P :P :P
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 19:47:21
Had my Astra in for mot and oil service today, plus a small coolant leak. The water pump needed replacing and, looking at my invoice, the cost of the part was £21. I can't find one online for anything like that, even eurocraparts come in at circa £50. Hope it doesn't fall apart In a short period of time.

The trouble with living in Barnsley is that everything is decided on price. I would prefer it if a balance was struck between price and quality.
Seems reasonable. :y

Are you sure he didn't just araldite the old part back in place?....... :) :P :P :P
Pretty sure.  :-\
Can you araldite an impeller?
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 October 2015, 20:55:36
Had my Astra in for mot and oil service today, plus a small coolant leak. The water pump needed replacing and, looking at my invoice, the cost of the part was £21. I can't find one online for anything like that, even eurocraparts come in at circa £50. Hope it doesn't fall apart In a short period of time.

The trouble with living in Barnsley is that everything is decided on price. I would prefer it if a balance was struck between price and quality.
Seems reasonable. :y

Are you sure he didn't just araldite the old part back in place?....... :) :P :P :P
Pretty sure.  :-\
Can you araldite an impeller?
Wouldn't be the first garage to try... ::)

Did they swap the cambelt as well?  Btw, seven months over what warranty? If Network Q you should get a year from date of purchase :-\ (won't include the clearly defective colour though)
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: STEMO on 26 October 2015, 21:26:09
Well...too late for the warranty now....it's done.