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RufussSewell · 01-09-2014, 12:38 AM

It looks like I have a bad water pump in my Cat 330 engine. Coolant is leaking pretty bad. ('97 Beaver Patriot) I took it to the shop and they said it would be $300 for the part and $600 labor to replace it. Does that sound right? Or should I shop around?

wildmandmc · 01-09-2014, 02:38 AM

always shop around. 2nd opinion helps especially when its more
than just a $50 item.

spritz · 01-09-2014, 07:32 AM

I have a gasser 454 and the water pump is anywhere from $70.00 up to $200.00 and $400.00 to install. They also say to have a new fan clutch installed at the same time. Not sure if the diesels have that or not.
Tim

RufussSewell · 01-09-2014, 08:34 AM

I'm thinking it might be best to find the water pump first and have it installed. Any clues how I can find the part number? Are all 330s the same?

UsualSuspect · 01-09-2014, 08:43 AM

I would ask down in the Cat Forum, or have a Mod move this down there. A second opinion can never hurt, and I would image since it is a DP that the labor is a bit more since it is not all that easy to work on them, you have 2 choices, reaching up from the bottom or laying on your stomach and reaching from the top.