Originally Posted by ZiviCase10287
?? you took it to a shop? that'll be a heft change.. i can get a new timing belt for $33 and a new water pump for $39 and change them myself.. i would learn how to do it, it comes in handy!
Not everyone has a good place, tools or the know how to do this sort of work. Nothing wrong with having work done on your car. Better to know when you are in over your head.