Vette Failed MD Inspection.
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Vette Failed MD Inspection.
I took my vette in to get inspected finally.
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
$1,600.00!!!
wtf.
is that a normal price???
I found them here for $140-$190. are these decent parts???
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-153-1095.html
how much should labor be??
please help guys. I have to drop $1,000 on new tires. I cant spend that much on wheel assemblies.
I have to get it done in one month!!
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
$1,600.00!!!
wtf.
is that a normal price???
I found them here for $140-$190. are these decent parts???
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-153-1095.html
how much should labor be??
please help guys. I have to drop $1,000 on new tires. I cant spend that much on wheel assemblies.
I have to get it done in one month!!
Last edited by abecon5; May 6, 2010 at 03:32 PM.
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Go with corvette recycling. Brand new units...dirt cheap prices.
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/432.htm
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/432.htm
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Go with corvette recycling. Brand new units...dirt cheap prices.
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/432.htm
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/432.htm
Absolutely go here.
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I took my vette in to get inspected finally.
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
Melting Slicks
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I worked at a MD dealer and the guys who did inspections made a very good living. there wasn't much "optional" work when it came to your car failing inspction.
Do you have the estimate with labor for each bearing? I mean, it can probably be done by an experienced person for half the time they are charging. But book time is book time and that is what they will want to charge.
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MD Inspection checklist
• Steering system
• Wheel alignment
• Suspension
• Brake system
• Wheels / tires
• Fuel system
• Exhaust system
• Bumpers
• Fenders
• Lights
• Electrical system
• Mirrors
• Glazing (windows)
• Wipers
• Hood / catches
• Door handle latches
• Floor / trunk pans
• Speedometer / odometer
• Driver seat
• Safety belts
• Motor mounts
• Gear shift indicator
• Universal and CV (constant velocity) joints
• Emissions equipment
Last edited by abecon5; May 6, 2010 at 04:57 PM.
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
here is the list. shoudl bearings even be checked??
MD Inspection checklist • Steering system
• Wheel alignment
• Suspension
• Brake system
• Wheels / tires
• Fuel system
• Exhaust system
• Bumpers
• Fenders
• Lights
• Electrical system
• Mirrors
• Glazing (windows)
• Wipers
• Hood / catches
• Door handle latches
• Floor / trunk pans
• Speedometer / odometer
• Driver seat
• Safety belts
• Motor mounts
• Gear shift indicator
• Universal and CV (constant velocity) joints
• Emissions equipment
MD Inspection checklist • Steering system
• Wheel alignment
• Suspension
• Brake system
• Wheels / tires
• Fuel system
• Exhaust system
• Bumpers
• Fenders
• Lights
• Electrical system
• Mirrors
• Glazing (windows)
• Wipers
• Hood / catches
• Door handle latches
• Floor / trunk pans
• Speedometer / odometer
• Driver seat
• Safety belts
• Motor mounts
• Gear shift indicator
• Universal and CV (constant velocity) joints
• Emissions equipment
I assume the insprctors are trained mechanics, not the bureaucratic paper pushers we have in NJ.
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I took my vette in to get inspected finally.
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
$1,600.00!!!
wtf.
is that a normal price???
I found them here for $140-$190. are these decent parts???
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-153-1095.html
how much should labor be??
please help guys. I have to drop $1,000 on new tires. I cant spend that much on wheel assemblies.
I have to get it done in one month!!
It passed VA inspection just 4 months ago right before i bought it.
It failed MD inspection
1. So it needs new tires. no big deal. I was gonna replace them anyway.
2. gotta remove the tint from rear window. no biggie.
3. needs two new Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly.
how much mr dealer?
$1,600.00!!!
wtf.
is that a normal price???
I found them here for $140-$190. are these decent parts???
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-153-1095.html
how much should labor be??
please help guys. I have to drop $1,000 on new tires. I cant spend that much on wheel assemblies.
I have to get it done in one month!!
If this is similar to MD then you can replace your tires and buy yourself some time to research the bearings... Just a thought
Just finished reading all of the posts and relized that MD is a one time inspection deal so maybe they dont have what I explained above... That one time inspection is both good and bad. Bad because the point of an inspection is to make sure the car is safe for the road; bad because of stuff like this...
Last edited by dogfish246; May 6, 2010 at 05:20 PM.
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For tires suggest checking tire rack. Many brands to choose from @ realistic prices.
I recently purchased General Exclaim UHP's ( ultra high performance ) for the Vette, cost about 600.00 for 4.
I recently purchased General Exclaim UHP's ( ultra high performance ) for the Vette, cost about 600.00 for 4.
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No doubt there is some degree of finding things so they can fix them. But as said, it's a one-time event in MD, unlike Virginia. Though at least in VA, I can choose a competent tech to smog it.
Dogfish, this is a safety inspection, not a smog inspection. There is no dollar limit cap that I am aware of. If your car isn't "safe", you have to fix it.
And bearings are certainly a part of the suspension and alignment. If they actually have play in them, better to just swap them and get it done. I wouldn't pay anyone $1,600 to do it though!
Dogfish, this is a safety inspection, not a smog inspection. There is no dollar limit cap that I am aware of. If your car isn't "safe", you have to fix it.
And bearings are certainly a part of the suspension and alignment. If they actually have play in them, better to just swap them and get it done. I wouldn't pay anyone $1,600 to do it though!
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Maryland's one-time safety inspection is very thorough. You must fix every item that fails if you want to register the car here. If the bearings have play in them, they need to be replaced soon, anyway, so just go ahead and do it.
I replaced a rear hub on my LT4 car last month. Hub came from Corvette Recycling. Washer came from Superior Chevrolet. Good prices on both. Took me less than three hours to do the work.
Live well,
SJW
I replaced a rear hub on my LT4 car last month. Hub came from Corvette Recycling. Washer came from Superior Chevrolet. Good prices on both. Took me less than three hours to do the work.
Live well,
SJW
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I'm taking mine in to have a rear bearing changed next week - between my garage full of stuff and a busy work schedule it's better to have it done at the local Vette shop. They said the one side will run ballpark $500 or so which makes your $1600 for two sound high.
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Maryland State Inspectors are approved and monitored by the State Police. They need to take a test to qualify. The Inspection shop itself is checked out by the Trooper assigned to that area. The trooper assigned to that area does spot checks on "HIS" inspectors.
You can go to another State Inspection place and see what they write you up for?
You can go to another State Inspection place and see what they write you up for?
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Don't know what the book time is but with a lift and the right tools and parts in hand shouldn't be more than 2 hours a side.
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I have ordered front hubs from Rockauto.com and gotten brand new Timken bearings that are marked "Made in USA" and are much better than the generic "white-box hub assemblies. Rockauto also has SKF hubs that are very good quality. Pricing is competitive but shipping is much cheaper.
Don't know what level of mechanical expertise you have, but front hubs can be done in about 30 minutes per side. Rear hubs are harder to do simply because of the bolts that hold the hub can be hard to remove and you have to pull the half-shaft.
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thank you all for the comments!!!
I talked to the dealer and the labor will be $395!!!
the two hubs from corvette recycling will run me about $300.
the whole job will cost me only $700!!!!! whooo hooo!!! thats almost a $1,000 savings!!
thank you all!!!
I talked to the dealer and the labor will be $395!!!
the two hubs from corvette recycling will run me about $300.
the whole job will cost me only $700!!!!! whooo hooo!!! thats almost a $1,000 savings!!
thank you all!!!
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