Help Engine Leaking Options

[mrfickzit]

I took my car in for an alignment today and one of the mechanics told me something that I had already noticed but priced me at a rate I thought was ridiculous.

They said the following:

water pump is leaking
engine is drenched in oil t
replace oil valve cover seal and
head valve cover seal
Timing belt is worn

They estimated around $800 for parts and labor.

I wanted to know if anyone knew where i could find prices for the following and a how to guide for installing these parts because im not willing to shell out that much cash.

Also I was considering swaping out my combustion engine for an electrical engine and if there are any do it yourself guides for that or any compatible electric motors I could use that anyone knows of.

Thanks a bunch.

Celi Stats:
1996 Toyota Celica Stx.
All Factory except Curren style tail lights, clear side markers, clear turning signals, air intake, and scion rims

[GriffGirl]

T belt & water pump= anywhere from $250 to $350 for parts/labor, if you don't know how to do it and aren't terribly mechanical, I wouldn't attempt it, it's a very specific and technical job. 3-4 hrs labor for a mechanic and well worth the cost IMO if it's not something you're able to do yourself. This isn't just an oil change we're talking about here.

Oil valve cover seal vs. head valve cover seal? Uh... I'm not really sure I understand what this means. Do you mean oil pan seal? Oil pump seal? Oil pump? IDK... I need clarification on that.

Valve cover gasket kit which includes valve cover gasket and spark plug rings= maybe $25 at your local parts store. Labor= half an hour, an hour if it's really gunked up and you have a hard time pulling the valve cover off. SUPER easy to do yourself.