Cost for repair of water pump and timing chain on 99 grand am se

[deathcabforchristina]

So my car started making this knocking and whining noise, and a hot glue gun type smell yesterday. It sounded like it was coming from the alternator, so i went to the auot parts store because they test them free, when i popped the hood and started the car she told me right away the sound was coming from the timing chain compartment.

I went to my regular shop this morning and they told me my water pump is going and I need a timing chain and the total cost is $858. I have the 1999 Grand AM SE 2.4 L with 93k on it. Is this a reasonable rate to do these repairs?

 

[melsg5]

you didnt provide the breakdown between parts and labor or what their hourly rate is but it's easy to image that it could hit that number.

 

[deathcabforchristina]

I guess they did the timing chain, thermostat, water pump, the tensioner and guides and the gasket around the compartment. Total came to $818.81 after tax.

All was well for a day, and now its making noises again. its like a clicking noise when its in park, gets even louder in reverse and gets quiet in drive but if you listen you can still hear it. I don't know if its related to the repairs but very frustrating. From my googling, it could be an engine mount or maybe a ujoint?

 

[melsg5]

Take it back to them

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[marine_142]

sorry for the problems you're having..

Prices like that really makes me glad I took auto mechanics in HS and have been doing all my own work ever since. :/