Chamba, I have mine at the dealership as we speak. I ordered all the parts and am having them do the labor. I'll let you know how it goes, as it's due out today. PM me if you wish, I'll check in.
Originally dealership quoted 5.4 hrs for the all the work when I requested both timing belt and water pump to be done and I told them I'd start worrying after 7.5 hrs of labor. They just called and said it'll be more like 7.1 hours total with the water pump. Gee, imagine that!
Tech advisor also said I don't have all the seals as there is a cover that needs to be removed to do the water pump? Not sure what 'cover' he talking about (nor does he) and he'll call back after the tech checks on this. I ordered the recommended parts lists on here from MOP, minus the thermostat stuff. I should have everyhting. We'll see what they say soon.
They better not make me miss voting this evening!
M
OK - valuable info learned. We all know the dealership has to follow the flowcharts. Well when they do the water pump portion, they replace a gasket and 2 seals behind the "inner timing belt cover". The only ones they found to replace these with was to order a new cover (#5159211AB) as the gaskets come with it. They couldn't find these available separately. BUT - if you order the timing belt gasket KIT you will get these in there. I had to call a different dealership (wish I had gone there now) to find this out. SO, IF u choose to do as I and purchase online and take all the parts to the dealership, be sure you order OE part# 5019861AA which will include the front cover gasket. Check out IDPARTs
http://www.idparts.com/catalog/product_ ... ts_id=2785 as they sell this kit, along with other folks.
This will save you time and money, as I've lost 2 days now waiting for new parts and duplicated the fromt timing cover gasket purchased separately earlier.