Under the hood noise

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GFELIX
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My 95 VW Cabrio @ 120,000 miles, is making squeaking & knocking sounds. The repair shop says it needs to have the timing belt, water pump, drive & v belts changed. For a cost of $1300 for parts and labor. :shock: Does that sound right?

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Jun 9, 2006 at 10:56 AM
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MYPOSTAROO
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just had this happen to my car and was charged 1009.32 and i ended up still having a rattling noise.
Aug 11, 2006 at 11:10 PM
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CHRONICSILVER
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A brand new water pump does cost quite a bit. The belts should have been replaced around 50k miles ago. :wink: Well I just hope you get out of this position. It does sound pretty accurate more-or-less.
Sep 14, 2006 at 10:06 PM
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CAPTAINMANIACDRIVER
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Good year timing belts can last 75K miles even though I wait until 80K miles. If its a metal squeek its your timing belt pulley. I once replaced the water pump and the stupid squeek was still there. Its possible to inject some oil into the bearing with a shringe needle when the noise changes then you know but you need a belt anyway for your next bearing or a bearing for your new belt. Only replace the water pump when leaking or siezed. Where did you go Arco? Are your Vbelts ripping up or missing pieces.
Oct 30, 2006 at 5:10 PM