Racer X wrote: > Hey buds- > > I've got my vanagon crankshaft in the shop to be turned while I'm > doing a bearing > job... > Today I got the price, and I think it's a little high. ($65.00!!) > Am I getting ripped off? > What do you think? I know I've never paid more than a few dollars to get > something > turned before, but my experience is limited to brake discs. > > How much does a new crank cost?? > > Thanks for any advice! Sounds fair to me. Remember, turning brake rotors is a relatively crude procedure whereas regrinding a crank bearing surface is very precise in terms of both dimensions and surface finish quality. Your paying more money for a more precise operation. Mark |
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