"pwelsh777 via CarKB.com" > wrote in message
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> I was just told by my mechanic that to replace the water pump, serpentine
> belt and timing belt on my 96 Audi A4 would be $1200. The labor alone ran
> over $500. Does anyone know if this is reasonable or not? Can someone
> give me an estimate for labor and parts? Also if anyone knows of a link
to
> a website which lists an estimate for how long this should take to
replace,
> I'd appreciate it. I'd like to know if they were taking long lunches on
my
> dime if you know what I mean.
> --
> Thanks.

It seems a bit on the high side unless it's a dealer doing it. Independent
should be doing it for under $1000.