Timing belt and water pump replacement cost in Ontario (2026)
What a timing belt and water pump job typically costs in 5 Ontario cities: the middle half of prices at each kind of shop, for a compact SUV, CAD before tax.
| City | Independent | Chain | Dealership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $1,120–$1,480 | $1,150–$1,490 | $1,530–$2,000 |
| Ottawa | $1,090–$1,430 | $1,120–$1,460 | $1,480–$1,920 |
| Mississauga | $1,100–$1,450 | $1,140–$1,470 | $1,490–$1,920 |
| Hamilton | $1,040–$1,360 | $1,090–$1,410 | $1,410–$1,830 |
| London | $1,000–$1,300 | $1,060–$1,370 | $1,390–$1,790 |
What changes the price
- The price covers the belt, tensioner, water pump and coolant, because shops replace them together.
- Six-cylinder engines usually take more hours than four-cylinder engines.
- Many engines use a timing chain instead of a belt and do not need this service on a schedule.
- On some engines a snapped belt damages the valves, which costs far more than the scheduled job.
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These are typical prices, not quotes. A shop's own price depends on your car and what it finds: ask for a written estimate, then check it here. How we work out these prices. Updated November 2026.