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Question: Motormite/Water Outleting and top hose replacement cost

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gypsy511, 4.0L V6, Lanoka Harbor, NJ, May 10, 2011, 20:54
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being charged 625.00 for the upper coolent hose and the watering outlet for thermostat by firestone?? 400.00labor??

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    DaveJHM May 10, 2011, 21:43
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    From your description it seems like a higher price than reasonable, but if they are including a diagnostic charge and a cooling system flush for example - it may be right on.

    I'm not sure what a Motormite is?

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    gypsy511, May 11, 2011, 06:07
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    thanks for the reply. the mtormite is the plastic piece around the thermostat. i will no longer be using firesione in lacey twp nj. i brought the car there with a broken hose????

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    DaveJHM, May 11, 2011, 21:50
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    I'm thinking the plastic piece around the thermostat is the thermostat housing. Not sure about motormite.

    I can't say that their diagnosis was wrong, nor can I speak to the accuracy of the estimate - until you get a second opinion. Good luck.

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