did i get raped ?? $1,512.63

[ZiplokeR]

i just got my car from the shop 2day :) blown headgasket, new lifters, and timing belt, balance belt and water pump etc....

head bolts kit.........89.99
head gasket set....148.00
machine shop.......195.11

motor oil...............17.50
oil filter..................5.00
coolant.................19.99
spark plugs............54.20

timing belt.............44.23
balance belt...........29.88
oem water pump....199.55
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total parts...........803.67
total labor...........600.00
tax.......................98.96
shop supplies..........10.00
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Grand Total..........1512.63

[RedGalant2k1]

Looks about right, retail, but right.

[Boosted]

It looks average to me. It could have been worse. They could've charged more for labor.

[rez887]

Well you could buy the complete engine with 90 days warranty for less than $400 at some junkyard!

[qnz]

Looks like you paid retail, but for non OEM parts (meaning cheaper quality).

Spark plugs should be like $8 for a set of 4. Unless you have platinum or iridium ones, which your engine doesnt need.

Motor oil + filter, I usually pay $40-50 for the good stuff.

They did the water pump but didnt do the AC belt and water pump belt?

Labor charge sounds about right.

But for that price. I woulda bought a motor from a junkyard for $400 and have the shop drop it in for another $400

[Jeffylou87]

Sounds right..

[RAZ_76]

The labor involved, you got off pretty good.

[blue8g]

does your butt hurt? that's a pretty good sign of being raped

[ZiplokeR]

They did the water pump but didnt do the AC belt and water pump belt?

yeah the ac belt (serpentine belts were already new, the waterpump belt runs off the balance shaft belt, no? Anyways, im glad i have a drivable car now. If i can get another couple of years out of it, i'll be happy.

now all i need is an ASS cushion !!!!

thanks guys

[tamim13]

You mentioned that you got new lifters, is that what they call the head bolt kit?

[ZiplokeR]

You mentioned that you got new lifters, is that what they call the head bolt kit?

no.. the lifters where done at the machine shop along with the milling included in the 195.11 charge

[peanotation]

it's $120 for an OEM waterpump online, dealer wants about $180, but that's still kinda high @ $200