Replacement parts ADVICE.

2002 180,00 miles taco. Mechanic wants to replace w/All imitations 1 wheel bearing, complete Timing Belt kit and Radiator for 1800.00.
Looked up actual price parts he’s marking up double.
I said what if I buy OEM parts and just charge me labor.
He says you can do that but we won’t guarantee our work.
I can knock the total down to about 1/2 with OEM parts and his labor that come with at least 18 month warranty if replaced by a Certified mechanic. I understand nobody has a crystal ball.
Your opinions, taco brothers?

 

How’s the water pump? Accessory belt & pulleys?

 

30-35% markup is standard
50%?
Don’t know about that
Labor money amount sounds low though if $1800 drive out

just as long as AM parts are Aisin your good

this is my old water pump:

 

Here is new AM:

Aisin makes T-belt kits as well
GL

 

All come new with As

All come with Aisin Timing Belt kit.

 

Thank you.

 

Thank you

 

Usually when I ask myself these questions the outcome is I schedule time off work, knuckle in and do it myself. Radiator and wheel bearing are simple (if you have no problems getting it apart.) Timing belt is a bit more complex but if you take your time, you can do it.