[427sharpe]

As a shop owner, I think this sounds high on the face of it. We really do need more information to be sure though..especially about fixing the water leaks--where were they, and what was required to repair them? Replaced distributor and wires? With what??? Some hi-perf distributors can be very pricey, and what wiring was replaced, spark plug wires or the main electrical feed TO the distributor? These are very different animals! Fuel pump replaced---it seems everyone assumes that you have an external pump--is this true? Some pumps are mounted in the tank, and can be a real pain to pull, especially if the tank is full. Finally, what kind of shop did the work? A hometown garage will charge less than a full tilt restoration or speed shop! Here in Dallas, the average shop hour labor rate is running about 65 bucks while the high end shops are closer to 125, so it can be easier to see how many hours they say they worked on the car, minus parts costs. As has been mentioned, any reputable shop will supply you with a detailed and exact bill, while some will not provide a written estimate unless you request it, but will agree with you on a price and call if it changes. Hopefully you didn't just drop the car off and say "FIX IT!" and walk away....