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Old 16-09-2021, 08:19 PM   #1
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Default LZ Focus Water Pump leaking?????????

Hi car was at the dealer today and it has 87000 k/s and was told water pump is leaking, anyone else had this happen??
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Old 18-09-2021, 12:01 AM   #2
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Quoted $1800 to replace water pump and do timing belt
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Old 18-09-2021, 08:24 AM   #3
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I would expect waterpumps to last 8-10 years. but wise to do the belt at same time as it saves labour since the covers must come off for either job
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Old 18-09-2021, 11:34 AM   #4
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I agree to do both but the Dealer is quoting $1800 and will not give me a break down of the quote, i have checked parts prices and they are around $430, so $1370 seems a lot for labour???? Warranty time allows for 3.2hrs to do the pump so you would allow maybe 5hrs and to do the belt by itself with seals is 3.7hrs so maybe add another 2hrs to the pump replacement at 5hrs, 7hrs to do the whole job
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Old 18-09-2021, 11:55 AM   #5
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I agree to do both but the Dealer is quoting $1800 and will not give me a break down of the quote, i have checked parts prices and they are around $430, so $1370 seems a lot for labour???? Warranty time allows for 3.2hrs to do the pump so you would allow maybe 5hrs and to do the belt by itself with seals is 3.7hrs so maybe add another 2hrs to the pump replacement at 5hrs, 7hrs to do the whole job
Try a few other places for quotes, dealers aren't exactly famous for the lowest repair prices.

Our local (former) Holden dealer charge $170ph
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Old 18-09-2021, 12:20 PM   #6
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Try a few other places for quotes, dealers aren't exactly famous for the lowest repair prices.

Our local (former) Holden dealer charge $170ph
The Dealer was the first point for a quote, they reckon they are trying to get Ford assistance but when i contacted Ford they have no record of any request
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Old 18-09-2021, 12:57 PM   #7
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If its any help, I can get you genuine water pump/gasket for $150, timing belt kit (belt and tensioner) for $140, and $80 for 5L of coolant concentrate plus say $20 for postage if required. No better way then to upset them by supplying parts so they loose their cut..
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Old 18-09-2021, 01:21 PM   #8
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If its any help, I can get you genuine water pump/gasket for $150, timing belt kit (belt and tensioner) for $140, and $80 for 5L of coolant concentrate plus say $20 for postage if required. No better way then to upset them by supplying parts so they loose their cut..
Hi thanks for the offer i have an account with REPCO but i would use the Ford parts for the Warranty side of it, if i supplied the parts and something failed the dealer would not want to know about it, they wipe their hands pretty quick these days of any responsibility
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Old 21-09-2021, 02:10 PM   #9
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The Stealership revised the quote and itemised it they charge $210 an hour, about $1260 labour so they work for six hours and thats more that i earn in a week
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The Stealership revised the quote and itemised it they charge $210 an hour, about $1260 labour so they work for six hours and thats more that i earn in a week
I would shop around a few dealers. how old is the car from date of sale?
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Old 21-09-2021, 04:56 PM   #11
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I would shop around a few dealers. how old is the car from date of sale?
Hi the dealers i was able to get through to are around $205 an hour

The car is just over five years old, always Ford serviced

I have contacted the FORD Customer Assistance centre after lodging a request and i missed two calls back from them as they call you back and hang up and if a message is left they speak so fast you cannot work out who called you, i have called the FORD Customer area 7 times in three days
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Old 23-09-2021, 12:33 PM   #12
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I did lodge a request with Ford to try for some type of assistance, but when they get back to you the phone only rings a couple of times and they hang up on you, trying to contact someone at FORD customer service is like trying to arrange an appointment with the Prime Minister, even the Fair Trading person agreed that FORD do not reply and they are extremely hard to contact

FORD came up with all the excuses and rejected my request
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Old 23-10-2021, 11:18 AM   #13
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Just an update, i have inspected the water pump area and it has green coolant on it after it was serviced at the dealer, but the car from new has RED coolant in the system and has not used any coolant
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Just an update, i have inspected the water pump area and it has green coolant on it after it was serviced at the dealer, but the car from new has RED coolant in the system and has not used any coolant
Are you sure its coolant? AC gas has a green ultra violet dye in it also and in some vehicles so does the engine oil.
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Old 23-10-2021, 04:48 PM   #15
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Definitely not A/C gas, but the original dealer one of their Mechanics got smart and loosen the low pressure valve a few years ago, plus there are no A/C Pipes in the water pump area
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Old 11-12-2021, 01:35 PM   #16
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Go see Matt at Elite Brake and Mechanical, tell him I sent you if you want ;)

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Old 12-06-2022, 06:56 PM   #17
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Not sure if this allowed bit i purchased a genuine Ford water pump and belt now i do not need it so i am looking to sell them if anyone is interested
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