Well, the recommendations aren't pouring in for Upstate NY mechanics, although I have a few leads for places to go and places to NOT go. I also have quotes coming in for the work I want to have done - all maintenance that just seems prudent, as the car runs fantastically right now.
New top:
...$2200 installed, that seems like a lot to me compared to other quotes I've seen here and online.
Belts, hoses, and new water pump, (just because):
... Porsche Water Pump New $625.00
... Conti Tech Timing Belt Kit w/ tensioner's and sprockets $554.00
... Conti Tech Belt $24.00, Power steering $12.00 = $36.00
... Lemforder hoses Upper $54.00, Lower $36.00, Water pump hose$14.45 = $104.45
Total Hours for water pump, timing belt kit all hoses andbelts 8.5 hours = $807.50, so parts and labor $2700.95
Head gasket replacement, (just because):
Reinz head set $330.00 + 12 hours $1140.00 = $1470.00
Does this seem reasonable, or too high? Charging $554 for a Conti Tech belt kit, when I can get it for $200 online seems a bit much to me. I also think 12 hours for a head gasket job is too much, considering they're going to be in there anyway. My book says 10-11 hours, and that includes a lot of "disconnect the negative battery terminal", "drain the coolant", etc. that they're already doing for the belt job.
Comments?
