So the water pump crapped out on the 2010 Mazda 6 3.7L V6.

I heard it would probably require pulling the engine. I knew once you've pulled the engine, you might as well take care of some other items as well. I knew it would be pricey... but $3600 was still a shock!

Comments/advice appreciated

REPLACE WATER PUMP INCLUDES R&R ENGINE - Parts 552.42 - Labor 2434.00 - Total 2986.42
NEW WATER PUMP 226.08
FRONT CRANKSHFT SEAL 37.13
SERPENTINE BELT 41.57
180F/82C THERMOSTAT 36.26
THERMOSTAT GASKET 19.11
VALVE COVER GSKT SET 126.21
PLENUM GASKET SET 39.7
LONG LIFE COOLANT 26.36


OIL CHANGE SERVICE - Parts 17.38 - Labor 17.57 - Total 34.95
OIL FILTER 3.98
MOTOR OIL 13.4


REPLACE SPARK PLUGS WITH ENGINE R&R - Parts 87.18 - Labor 179.90 - Total 267.08
IRIDIUM PLUG 87.18


FUEL INDUCTION AND INJECTION FLUSH - Parts 80.28 - Labor 119.67 - Total 199.95
INDUCTION/INJECTION SERVICE 80.28


Total Parts 737.26
Total Labor 2851.09
TOTAL 3588.35

 

Is this the dealer?

 

Unfortunately no. I figured the dealership would be the most expensive option. I'm contacting them tomorrow just to see.

I selected this shop due to a few "I've heard positive things about them" comments at work, all the positive reviews online, and proximity to home.

Saw someone mention repairpal for quotes. They list the water pump as ~$1500 for this car and list nearby shops that alegedly honor that quote. $1500 for the pump + $1000 for all the other stuff would be more tolerable. Seen other people online get quotes less than $2000... but those are posts from several years ago.

Might have to take a half-day from work to shop around, but I'm thinking $2500 or better is achievable.

 

I agree that $2500 should get it done. I think if you take the time to shop you'll be able to get it down. My first thought is they were $1K high which is why I was thinking it was the dealer,