Re: I'm in some trouble

[Rich Deede----TOOL FAN <rdeed@UDel.Edu>]

I meant to say that the alternator wasn't tight enough.  There is also a
bad Cv boot that might even be a bad axle.  I know for sure that this guy
isn't ripping me off, I know that I can trust him completely, and it's
almost probably my fault for not describing the problems correctly to you
guys.  Again, I appreciate the help and By the way Jim where did you get
your prices from for those parts?

Rich

On Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Jim Buck wrote:

> Rich Deede----TOOL FAN wrote:
> > 
> > The tie rod ends are worn out,  
> 
> $20 per side.  $40 dollars labor to change.
> 
> >the lower control arms are loose, 
> 
> Control arms $47 new  Bushings (to tighten) $20 for all. Ball joints $16
> (need 2) 
> 
> $200 labor to replace arms, bushings and ball joints. ($100 per side)
> 
> 
> he said the the alternator is attached to the car tightly and it's going
> to eventually shake very annoyingly.  
> 
> Have him loosen it. $10
> 
> Timing belt replacement.
> 
> Belt $20 labor $150
> 
> Muffler $20 depending on where you get it.  $20 labor at muffler shop.
> 
> 
> This all seems to be in the $500 dollar range.  Can you itemize his
> estimate and show us why this should cost $1000-$1500?  I really want to
> help.
> 
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> Jim Buck,
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> E-Stock Champion,
> Fort Wayne Region, SCCA 
> 1987 Scirocco 16 valve
> 1982 Rabbit Convertible
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