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Reply #15 – October 22, 2005, 01:52:58 AM

Maybe thier estimate involves pulling the motor.

And replacing all the gaskets.

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Reply #16 – October 22, 2005, 06:14:17 AM

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Maybe thier estimate involves pulling the motor.

And replacing all the gaskets.

And for all their beer for the next three months.

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Reply #17 – October 22, 2005, 12:06:24 PM

Ok, as a previous performance shop owner, 1g for a 5.0 timing chain is a HUGE ripoff! I used to do it for $425 using a GOOD chain and gears, like Crane for instance. I would say if this guy doesn't do it for that or less, go ELSEWHERE!! He's either trying to screw you or doesn't have a clue on how to work on a 5.0. eother spells disaster.

For reference, this can be done with a fairly basic set of tools. Some sockets,wrenches, and extensions and your set. If this fool has air tools, he can do it in about 2 hours TOPS.

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Reply #18 – October 22, 2005, 02:05:43 PM

Was thinking did you tell him what year it was? That could be for a MN12 or *gasp* a FWD.

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Reply #19 – October 26, 2005, 06:01:44 PM

I found out that i need to also replace the oil pump, Found this out when i went to pay for the services rendered yesturday.

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Reply #20 – October 26, 2005, 06:45:03 PM

well you do need to lern to work on your own stuff. cheaper and if it breaks you know how to fix it and can blame yourself. aldo you know the job is done right.

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Reply #21 – October 26, 2005, 10:59:53 PM

"I found out that i need to also replace the oil pump, Found this out when i went to pay for the services rendered yesturday."

This does not sound good to me, or right. I'm starting to wonder about your repair shop. I told you they would add on other stuff later but an oil pump is way out there. If they want 1g for a timing chain, how much for the pump?

TED

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Reply #22 – October 27, 2005, 10:21:36 AM

I'm gonna guess this guy wants $550 for the pump. Anybody else care to give a guess on this?

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Reply #23 – October 27, 2005, 01:32:16 PM

Im not the smartest guy around, but can someone explain to me how a flaky oil pressure sending unit translates into new timing gear set? If the sender is bad...ummm...unscrew it and replace it with a new one? Even on my Buick if the sender is bad, theres no way in hell that Id need to change the timing geat set.

Before that yo-yo touches the oil pump, Id hook up a oil pressure gauge first.

Sounds like to me you are being taken for a ride my friend.