repair price ?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Rockwall TX
repair price ?
Took my car in to a Corvette specialist today with a $2600 estimate.
A seal in the tranny ( A4, its been leaking ), new tranny filter, replace the harmonic balancer and seal (leak), replace the upper and lower oil pan gaskets ( leaking). I think they are all pretty labor intensive, but does this sound like a fair price? The leaks are all legit. Not complaining, just asking the more experienced people here?
A seal in the tranny ( A4, its been leaking ), new tranny filter, replace the harmonic balancer and seal (leak), replace the upper and lower oil pan gaskets ( leaking). I think they are all pretty labor intensive, but does this sound like a fair price? The leaks are all legit. Not complaining, just asking the more experienced people here?
Last edited by dmarkshark; Jan 3, 2014 at 09:27 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Rockwall TX
There are a lot of things I am comfortable doing on this car, and while this may be doable for a lot of you, at this stage in my life ( 60 +), I don't mind supporting others since I can afford it and the learning experience is not that important to me as I have other hobbies I enjoy as well, but thanks.
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if the trans is out, the rear main seal is cheap. your driveline couplers should be inspected and replaced if cracks are found
all the 3 seals on your rear end should be changed
this stuff adds very little time to the job when the car is all apart
all the 3 seals on your rear end should be changed
this stuff adds very little time to the job when the car is all apart
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland CO
sounds a little steep to me.. might want to check around with other trust worthy shops. there are a few good vette shops in TX. maybe others here might be able to chime in or post for "Repair shop recommendation in TX" and see who replys.
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1st Gear
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C5 Transmission & Oil Leaks
Took my 04 Coupe to local Chevy Dealer for the same work. Price tag is $2100...labor was majority of cost as the entire rear end has to be dropped. Having them replace all seals.... mileage = 49500. To much work for this 'shade tree mechanic'.