A What should I do Water Pump Question

magicsbaby · 25th July 2019, 13:06

OK, I own a 2003, Connoisseur V6 Blue, 88,000 miles, who currently has a water pump leak. I have been quoted £1,200 to fix this, do the belts etc etc. So I am sitting here wondering what to do. I no longer require the car as I have replaced her, do I try and sell her as she is with this fault and maybe someone out there wants to fix themselves and enjoy her for years to come? Is it worth at all paying to fix her with any resale value in her at present?

It seems sad to just not do anything, as I know the numbers are dwindling of this lovely car.

What do folk think??

chris75 · 25th July 2019, 19:19

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That is high !
Also , are you sure it is the water pump that leaks ; if the thermostat is leaking it will accumulate in the V of the engine and run out of a drain hole just below the water pump , making it appear to be the pump

trikey · 26th July 2019, 07:15

You should be able to get the price around £500 -£600 using genuine parts.

Russel · 26th July 2019, 08:51

I have found because it's a "rover" mechanic have a hate for them maybe this one dose with a price like that

190+ · 26th July 2019, 10:26

Try these

http://www.mg-rovermobilemechanics.com/

Gunnerhavesome · 26th July 2019, 13:56

Its a tough question,

I recently had the water pump fail on me and really had to ask myself is it worth it as my quote was somewhat higher than yours, but as I was at the mercy of the only mechanic around in a remote French village Repatriation was out of the question for the RAC. So with only 75,000 on clock I bit the bullet and the guy did a great job and now know i'll get another 75,000 out of it.

So for me it was worth it as its my only car. Could I have scrapped it and bought another for less? Yes but then what problems would I inherit with the unknown? As I would then have had to drive that back to southern France. Wasn't worth the risk. I know the rest of my 75 is sound so I shall continue to enjoy it.

Don't envy your dilemma.

Teflon · 26th July 2019, 14:46

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Originally Posted by magicsbaby

OK, I own a 2003, Connoisseur V6 Blue, 88,000 miles, who currently has a water pump leak. I have been quoted £1,200 to fix this, do the belts etc etc. ...…..

To be honest, £1200 is probably right for a mainstream garage in the surrey area. However, as others have already said, you can expect to pay around half that if you go to an independent specialist. Try giving member Shiner a pm - he's based around Camberley/Frimley way so not too far off. Then, of course, there's Lates. He's based in the Rugby area, so a bit further afield, but he'll knock the job out in an afternoon while you watch, and won't hammer your wallet.

You may also want to try Carserve
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They're based in Chobham, so not too far from you. The owner, Peter Wayte, is MG Rover trained, and worked for the Trident Garage in Ottershaw for a number of years when they were MG Rover dealers. I haven't had any dealings with him myself, so can't comment from that front, but I have heard good feedback from others in the MG Rover community.

Failing that, there is also the option of using mobile mechanics who will come to you. As well as the one previously mentioned, my brother has used Russell from MGRover Solutions and has always been pleased with his work. £560 for belts and waterpump.

Hope this helps,

Cliff

25th July 2019, 13:06	#1
magicsbaby Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford Posts: 45 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A What should I do Water Pump Question OK, I own a 2003, Connoisseur V6 Blue, 88,000 miles, who currently has a water pump leak. I have been quoted £1,200 to fix this, do the belts etc etc. So I am sitting here wondering what to do. I no longer require the car as I have replaced her, do I try and sell her as she is with this fault and maybe someone out there wants to fix themselves and enjoy her for years to come? Is it worth at all paying to fix her with any resale value in her at present? It seems sad to just not do anything, as I know the numbers are dwindling of this lovely car. What do folk think??

25th July 2019, 19:19	#2
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Get 2 more quotes That is high ! Also , are you sure it is the water pump that leaks ; if the thermostat is leaking it will accumulate in the V of the engine and run out of a drain hole just below the water pump , making it appear to be the pump __________________ Who said it was simples ?

26th July 2019, 07:15	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	You should be able to get the price around £500 -£600 using genuine parts. __________________ Lest we forget..

26th July 2019, 10:26	#5
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Russel Loves to post Mg zt-t Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Southampton Posts: 283 Thanks: 127 Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts	I have found because it's a "rover" mechanic have a hate for them maybe this one dose with a price like that

26th July 2019, 13:56	#6
Gunnerhavesome Avid contributor 2001 Rover 75 2.0 V6 Con SE, Range Rover P38 4.6 for my Russian winter home Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: France Feb to October/Sevastopol Crimea November to Jan Posts: 145 Thanks: 155 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts	Its a tough question, I recently had the water pump fail on me and really had to ask myself is it worth it as my quote was somewhat higher than yours, but as I was at the mercy of the only mechanic around in a remote French village Repatriation was out of the question for the RAC. So with only 75,000 on clock I bit the bullet and the guy did a great job and now know i'll get another 75,000 out of it. So for me it was worth it as its my only car. Could I have scrapped it and bought another for less? Yes but then what problems would I inherit with the unknown? As I would then have had to drive that back to southern France. Wasn't worth the risk. I know the rest of my 75 is sound so I shall continue to enjoy it. Don't envy your dilemma.