Water pump seizure on east coast update

So the jetta is okay, after 6 weeks and a few repair procedures the mechanic gave me the green light. I was right about the water pump seizing, except it wasn't the pump itself, it was the pump ingesting a piece of my old thermostat and the impeller stopping. I am madly in love with the man who saved my car, for pennies on the dollar to boot. If anyone has issues in Cape Breton, Daniel O'Hanley is the ****ing boss.
-reildawg

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How much was this penny on the dollar?

Very cheap. His labour cost was 400. That included pulling the head, replacing 2 lifters, all valve stem seals, lapping the valve seats, rebuilding it, installing the timing belt kit and new turbo actuator, fixing my shift tower bushing and replacing a CV boot. In addition, he gave me all parts at his cost, and even picked me up at the bus stop when I finally made the trip. Great dude all round.

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That was a good deal.

That is amazing labour rate. Glad to hear it worked out well