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I have a 98 Ford Contour and just recently had to replace the water pump with 2 other things. The parts were 200.00 and was charged 65.00 an hour for 7.50 hours of work, so for a total of over 700.00 for a water pump. I wanted one that was not plastic but was told I had to get the one that went with the car. This car has cost me so much.