Overheating? Person that I don't trust is telling me it's the water pump and timing belt?

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER LHS
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
A person that I don't trust is telling me it's the water pump and timing belt. I was wondering what are the first things I should look at. Like steps of the things, I need to look at before I replace things. If you could give me a list to check.
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 AT 6:48 AM

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Tiny
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If you don't trust them, take it to another shop for confirmation. here is a guide so you can look at the leak yourself to confirm the water pump:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

I can tell you the water pump and timing belt failure is common.

Water Pump, R&R 3.0 HRS @ shop rate. Look on amazon for the parts prices.

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Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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Monday, May 6th, 2024 AT 12:02 PM

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