Recently there was a discussion regarding a fair price for fitting a timing belt kit and water pump on a Vectra, parts included. Today, I was called to a Vectra which had just had all of them changed. Unfortunately, the water pump was after-market, and a heap of doo-doo. The plastic impeller had snapped and caused the car to severely overheat, all within 10-miles of fitting. Hopefully, the headgasket has stood up to the abuse, as a disclosing test revealed no break, however I would assume that its life has been reduced somewhat. If you do go after-market, please check the quality of the merchandise rather than face an hefty bill for cutting corners.
