2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Pink puddle under the engine every morning. Temp gauge starting to creep up in traffic.”
What it turned out to be
Water pump bearing failed and seal blown. Pump replacement plus full coolant flush. On the 3.6L Pentastar this is a serious labor job.
The repair bill
Total
$1,240
$1,240
Parts
$380
$380
Labor
$860
$860
Did you know?
The 3.6L Pentastar's water pump is tucked behind the timing chain cover — that's why the labor is so high on what looks like a simple part.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
- → Universal antifreeze coolant gallon on Amazon
- → Pentastar 3.6 water pump on Amazon
- → Radiator hose set on Amazon
- → Coolant (1 gal) on Amazon
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Could you have guessed it?
Test yourself on today’s repair puzzle.