labor?

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

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I don't suppose the Bentley manual shows that this is how to properly do it=
 (my Haynes doesn't)? This guy told me that the ONLY way to R&R the expansi=
on valve was to do it the way he did. Can anybody help me prove him wrong s=
o I don't get ripped on labor?

TIA,

Dave

1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T - For Sale CHEAP
1985 Chevy Impala SS
2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
1993 RX-7 R1

-----Original Message-----
From: ScottyCBoy at aol.com [mailto:ScottyCBoy at aol.com]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:28 AM
To: David Ullrich - 0018 HQ
Subject: Re: labor?


In a message dated 6/3/2002 9:00:08 AM Central Daylight Time, David.Ullrich=
@ferguson.com writes:




Anybody know how many hours the labor book calls for to R&R the AC expansio=
n valve on a 1987 Coupe GT? What about how long it would REALLY take a comp=
etent mechanic with access to proper info and materials? My mechanic is say=
ing he had to pull off the white air box under the hood and then drop the e=
vaporator from there to gain access and that is was a LONG huge PITA to do.=
 Frankly, I don't trust him at this point. After he finally finishes fixing=
 my AC, my car will NEVER see his shop again. But at this point I just want=
 to make sure I don't get ripped off on the labor for the expansion valve R=
&R.




It took me all of 30 minutes to R&R my expansion valve in my 4000. Not incl=
uding refilling the system. All you have to do is remove the glove box and =
the under panel and there it is staring you in the face.

Scott



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