Cooling System/Crossover Pipe

[jamaican_ninja]

Just picked up a 2016 Landmark after a couple of years of searching and noticed that it is leaking coolant, barely, but it is leaking from the water pump. Not a big deal, since I had planned on changing out the entire cooling system anyway, well most of it. Here is the estimate I got from an indy shop. What do you all think?

I initially thought about doing it myself but now thinking about handing the job off. I am familiar with working different engines, including my Jaguar XJ8, owned for a while, so I have not been to a shop in ages.

Total Cost estimate for job is $2800. $3900.00 with Radiator. This sounds more like dealership cost?

Water Outlet Plug 1.00 6.13 6.13
Water Pump - w/ 2 Gaskets 1.00 244.26 244.26
Drive Belt-Water Pump, Alternator and 1.00 86.50 86.50
Compressor
Coolant Pipe - w/o Inner O-Ring 1.00 33.61 33.61
Oil Cooler Seal 1.00 9.70 9.70
Coolant Outlet Flange 1.00 162.73 162.73
Coolant Pipe - Aluminum Design 1.00 66.30 66.30
Coolant Pipe - Plastic Version 1.00 64.84 64.84
Coolant/Antifreeze Orange Dex-Cool 1 1.00 17.50 17.50
Gal
Cooling Hose 1.00 65.86 65.86
Thermostat Assembly 1.00 123.12 123.12
Intake Manifold Gasket 2.00 19.39 38.78
Local Delivery 1.00 3.75 3.75
Intake Plenum Gasket 1.00 71.90 71.90
**Shop Supplies 28.59

 

[jamaican_ninja]

The Image isn't a good one.

 

[djkaosone]

If you worked on cars in general, you'll be able to do this. DIY with all oem parts for 1/3rd of that cost.

 

[jamaican_ninja]

I am pondering it for sure, and thanks for the tip about utilising OEM parts. I will have to estimate the time factor to ensure it doesn't become a month-long project due to professional obligations. What is the approximate time required for this job?

 

[djkaosone]

Assuning you'll be replacing front/rear crossover pipes, water pump, oil cooler pipe, and thermostat it should take you 4 hours tops. BUT there's always 1 or 2 non-compliant bolts that'll just ruin that timeline.