water pump problems

[scottcalais369852147]

hey im new to the site, i got a vp calais, havent started it in about 6 months and wen i started it it has a loud noise comin from the front of the engine, i been told its probaly the water pump, is this easy to change and how much do you think it'd cost??

 

[beefcream]

i changed mine with my dad in a carkpark cause it broke down lol.
its prety straight foward to change and costs roughly $150 from sumwher like outbound

 

[scottcalais369852147]

cheers dude

 

[cbb01]

Yeah did mine christmas day after presents and finished before lunch cost me $90 from repco

Remove the belt
remove the water pump
change the pulley
replace the pump

8 bolts and about one hour

easy as