<p>DH just bought DD a “new” used car. Since we were limiting the budget and wanted reliable, he was looking at Hondas, Toyotas and Acuras among others. They all had close to 100K miles so he always checked to see if the timing belt and water pump had been replaced already. He said they should be done together since the water pump has to be removed anyhow. It should not cost any extra labor to put the new one in. He thinks you are being billed from the standard shop rates as if that was the only thing being done. Talk to them and let them know that you know it does not take any more labor to put a new one in. .</p>