Originally Posted by
DsmInduction
the thermostat is probably getting stuck closed. i would start by putting a new thermostat in since its a cheap 5 minute job. [...] you have to take the timing belt off to change the waterpump.
This is all correct. But, if one of "the brothers" said you needed a new water pump (as opposed to saying you might need a new water pump), and assuming they're as honest as their reputation suggests, you're going to need to take this somewhere, because I can only imagine what would happen if you tried to set the timing on this car.