Water pump for '73 350 engine

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Jul 12, 2011 | 11:25 PM

bcozad

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Water pump for '73 350 engine

I was just told I need a new water pump for my '73 vert. Any idea what the cost of a replacement pump and installation might be ?

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Jul 13, 2011 | 12:33 AM

hwcoop

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$30. at rockauto.com very easy to change with basic tools and knowledge. or probably $70. hr + materials for the shop to change

Dec 25, 2013 | 01:53 PM

Larry Byrnes

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Originally Posted by hwcoop

$30. at rockauto.com very easy to change with basic tools and knowledge. or probably $70. hr + materials for the shop to change

Nice, I have the same color and year with 47,000 miles. Got Top Flight with 96 points from Colorado Chapter NCRS. Currently rebuilding the original water pump which cost the same as a new one from Zip.com.

Dec 25, 2013 | 02:02 PM

tokim

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Hourly labor rates vary depending on area, $70 an hour doesn't/hasn't existed in my area in years. I would think a more realistic number is between $85 and $125 an hour.
As far as the price of a quality new pump, it of course varies as well, but a $30.00 figure may be a bargain retail price, but if you have a shop install it, you will be paying list price..substantially higher.