If that's all it can be then maybe I will. He started talking mechanic talk and I was like uh ok, how much?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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If that's all it can be then maybe I will. He started talking mechanic talk and I was like uh ok, how much?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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He will be doing a full teardown, cleanout, new seals, repack / replace bearings and re-build ... it isn't a small job, and possibly best to be done by someone you trust.
I wouldn't do this on my own without some mechanical knowledge. You need quite a few tools, a bit of time and muscle and all the seals, grease, oils, and bits and pieces, so the prices add up quickly.
It is not a job I would do for $100 ... best just get it done in my opinion
Still a lot of coin for the work in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by DXsWag
Rough breakdown of costs.
- Axle seal $30 OEM retail app.
- Swivel hub seal $50 OEM retail app.
- 4 ltrs of diff oil $50
- Maybe 4 hours of work for removal, for cleaning and reinstal, at worst. Say $80 per hour.
Dont take my calculations as gospel, but I do think you need to get a second opinion. Even with new pads added in, brand depending, Their price is getting up there.
I could be wrong though. It might just be how much they all charge. I do my own work, well most of it, so this obviously saves me a bucket load of coin. So $700 for that type of work is a bit surprising to me.
But i would get a second opinion, then you can gauge it from there.
... don't let them charge a recycling fee either.
Going by the pics there won't be any diff oil left to drain and recycle. :D
Yeah! Atleast nothing is going to rust under there in a hurry too.:D
Sounds about right i recon, it's a fair job axle & swivel hub seals. Worth trying a second opinion but want it done right . .
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Yeah I just bit the bullet and got it done. Have to head to Brisbane from Townsville on Friday so best to have it done for a few extra $'s then not. I'm sure I could work out how to do it but just don't have the time at the moment.
When I sell my boat I'll be able to convert my side of the garage into a workshop and do more stuff myself. I
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Yeah really? Seemed a lot to me. But I have never paid someone to do it so I would really know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
Only new to Townsville so still working out the right places to go to. Have heard from a few 4x4 sites on fb and that who recommend this mob, so will see how they go.
I will be making sure the next few things are done myself as paying other people costs way to much! Pity one of the jobs I have to do on her soon is the clutch.
Same mob said $2250 for exedy clutch and machined flywheel. Is it even needed? I feel a standard clutch would be much easier on the pocket
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A standard clutch will be o.k. But a heavy duty clutch will be much better. The cost difference wont be that far apart between the two clutches anyway. Also the workshop are probably not real keen on putting a stand clutch back in, as a heavy clutch can with stand driver abuse a lot better there for less of a chance of any warranty work in the future for them. The flywheel has to be machined aswell, its part of the work.Quote:
Originally Posted by DXsWag
I can't remember the going rate for a clutch change over but I think i was charged around the $1800 mark when I did mine a few years back. It took them a day to do the job.