Date:         Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:40:50 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging
              me...
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..... and, $1100.00 is 2 nine hour days (at $60 per hour) removing and
installing your engine, plus what Tom has pointed out.Stop and think about
it.

bob

On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 8:27 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:

> I'd say it's a fair price. Around here $1100 does not pay for enough time
> to
> do all you are asking for. It would be way too much for just an engine swap
> but you are asking for a lot of extra stuff and time adds up fast.
>
> It kind of goes like this:
>
> Day 1 - at least 5 hours with delivery @ $65.00 - $85.00 / hr ($325 -
> $425).
> Put the van on the rack
> Drain all engine fluids
> Pull the engine
> Push the van off the rack & into yard
> Deliver the engine
>
> Day 2 - at least 10 hours with pick-up @ $65.00 - $85.00 / hr ($650 -
> $850).
> Pick up engine
> Install all the new stuff
> Install engine
> Install new fuel lines & coolant hoses
> Fill & bleed cooling system
> Bleed fuel system
> Test engine & chase down gremlins that always seem to appear
> Test drive van & double check for fuel & coolant leaks
> Service transmission & test for leaks & add "wing"
> Do brake job
>
> Plus parts that you did not pay for - transmission fluid, brake fluid,
> antifreeze, etc, etc.
>
> And I'm sure I'm missing a few steps!
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
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