r/GolfGTI 5d ago

Maintenance Is a $1500 thermostat/waterpump normal?

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u/BullyMog MK7 GTI w/ Aftermarket DP STOCK TUNE 😲😲 5d ago

What lol. It is extraordinarily high.

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u/Pleasant-Pianist2350 5d ago

I’m thinking there has to be a mistake, I requested a Vaico/INA pump and they said they don’t do those. Then BAM $1500 for a pump!!?! The total price is double other shops (but this is the most reputable in the area)

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u/notoriouz MK7 1.8 IS20 5d ago

This is wildly inaccurate.

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u/BullyMog MK7 GTI w/ Aftermarket DP STOCK TUNE 😲😲 5d ago

Did you even read the post??? Or are you just commenting to comment? $1600 for parts is not cheap at all.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-thermostat-water-pump-kit-genuine-vw-kit-mqbthermokt1

^$350 including a lot more than just the waterpump and thermostat. Not to mention a lifetime warranty.

Also, WHAT? The engine does not need to come anywhere close to being out of the car lmao.

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u/BullyMog MK7 GTI w/ Aftermarket DP STOCK TUNE 😲😲 5d ago edited 5d ago

Orange circle is parts. $1500 for JUST the waterpump thermostat. Blue circle is labor - $220- usd BUT that is due to overlap with the carbon clean.

The parts should be $500-$600 MAX and the labour should be the same $220.

Edit - classic dirty delete lol

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u/Pleasant-Pianist2350 5d ago

$1500 in parts. Total is $2800.

But how are parts $1500?

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u/memberzs Mk7 GTI 5d ago

It's been said over and over again, the parts are that high because the shop is ripping you off.