Mechanics labor rate to change water pump = '98 chevy cavalier?

[mondaek]

What does the book say on how long it takes to change a water pump in a 1998 chevy cavalier. my mechanic says 7 hours....can that be right?

 

[Lee2332]

its not hard to do it your self 7 hours sound to long for water pump see if you can get a fixed rate

 

[Rock-17yr. tech]

98 cavalier water pump 7 hours this means that i assume your car has a 2.3 or 2.4 litre engine and if that is the case,the water pump is located on the back side of the engine below the exhaust manifold and is driven by the timing chain,thus meaning that the whole front cover of the motor has to come apart along with the manifold to remove the pump,this is a very extensive repair and i believe that time is about what is given for flat rate in the labor manuals ,so from experience and to his credit i would say he is being honest with you and not trying to rip you off,your mechanic will probably be willing to show you where the pump is and what needs to be done for the repair....but if your car has a 3.1 or3.4 get your car out of there