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1999 Chevrolet Malibu Base 4dr Sedan

1999 Chevrolet Malibu
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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December 3, 2012, 12:58 pm

Peter G
 

Question: WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT

what is a reasonable cost for this repair. the car has 155,000 miles.
I have installed a new radiator and thermostat and it still over heats.


December 8, 2012, 12:50 pm

Elizabeth K
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You can use the 'repair cost calculator' link on this site to get an estimate, but you may want to verify first if that is the cause of the problem. There's a good article on overheating troubleshooting on the following link:
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot


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