What to do 2006 Camry Bad Water Pump?

[johnfrisco]

1) It's a very slow leak.
2) I am under Power Train Warranty for another year (Certified Pre-Owned).
3) My friend is a mechanic who will fix it for free as long as I buy the Water Pump.

I would have to pay $50 for any warranty issues. So I can buy the water pump myself for around the same price and have my mechanic friend install it for free. But I don't want to take advantage of my friend (mechanic). But I worry Toyota is going to give me a hard time and say it's something else not covered by warranty or say it's not you water pump but the radiator, which shows no sign of leakage and is not covered by warranty.

My friend showed me the bolts that were corroded white on the pump with a mirror and flash light.

I buy the water pump and he installs it for free or go to a Toyo dealer where you don't know what to expect?

2006 Camry LE 4 Cylinder, 48,000 miles---I know Toyota makes junk Water Pumps. Any recommendations for a non-Toyota manufacturer? I always stay away from Bosch. Just glad I don't have dreaded head bolt problem yet

[89molavi]

I will 1st have it checked at the dealer. The thing is if they do the work they will have to warranty the new pump for a year or something like that. Also they will have to use the long life coolant ($$). Abuse your friend next time when you are out of warranty.