Headgasket, Water Pump and Timing Belt Repair

Tiny
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I have a 98 Volkswagon Passat, 1.8T with 150,000 on it and it just blew a head gasket. The mechanics looked over the car and said it needs a water pump, timing chain and head gasket. I believe they may be inflating their repair estimates. What is your estimate?
Thursday, December 14th, 2006 AT 4:45 AM

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Tiny
LOSONE
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I'll put it this way. If all 4 tires are worn out but only one is really bad do you only replace the bad one or all 4?

At 150K the engine is nearing the end of it's life cycle. Those items are a must to be replaced. The mechanic is not telling you wrong. It's the same old story, pay me now or pay me later.

Let me know and good luck

losone
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Monday, December 18th, 2006 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
JNOVACK
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Losone is wright if you don't change them now your going to pay later
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Monday, January 8th, 2007 AT 7:05 PM

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