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cooling system Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting superjoshua New User Jan 10, 2017, 4:25 PM Post #1 of 4 (1615 views) cooling system Sign In hi guys i have a 2003 volkswagon golf gti vr6 2.8 liter that had the radiator fixed and now its the thermostat housing according to my mechanic- have you had this problem and if so what did you do? i keep sinking money into the car and how much is a good price to simply get the housing replaced and all its gaskets with labor - i can get my own parts... thanks in advance josh Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 10, 2017, 6:24 PM Post #2 of 4 (1611 views) Re: cooling system Sign In Did they replace the radiator with a new one? Repairing one of those plastic/aluminum radiators isn't cost effective. WV uses a lot of plastics in their coolant system, so over time with the expansion and contraction along with the plastic aging and becoming brittle its not going to last as long as something that uses metal parts. If the thermostat housing is leaking and you want to keep the car, it has to be fixed if you want to keep driving it, right? What is your mechanic's labor rate? Have you got some other quotes in your area from some other licensed and insured shops? Labor for thermostat housing is around 2.5 hours Thermostat housing assembly aftermarket around $140 (dealer part is higher if you go that route) There is going to misc part prices in there. Probably $340-$450? What did they quote you? If you get your own parts, it will be cheaper. Some shops won't even install customer parts and most won't warranty the work. Just FYI. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jan 10, 2017, 6:25 PM) superjoshua New User Jan 10, 2017, 6:52 PM Post #3 of 4 (1602 views) Re: cooling system Sign In thanks for the reply... i had a shop quote me at $50 an hour labor to put the part in if i buy it - guess that would be roughly $150 plus the part which would run me around $100 on the cheap... i can call around . my mechanic wont put the part in if i buy it. so i am going to the guy that put the radiator in. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 10, 2017, 7:03 PM Post #4 of 4 (1597 views) Re: cooling system Sign In Quote i had a shop quote me at $50 an hour labor to put the part in if i buy it - I'd have real concerns about that shop. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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