[V8] Steering Rack R&R Estimate

[R Broberg]

I put that rack in and it took less than 8 hours.

Roland Broberg
Delafield. Wisconsin USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Klein, Nathan P" <nathan.p.klein at lmco.com>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 1:56 PM
Subject: [V8] Steering Rack R&R Estimate


> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm examining the possibility of replacing the steering rack on my '90
> V8Q myself versus having a shop do it.  The shop that I took it to
> quoted me a price of around $1650 for the job.
>
> I don't see how this is possible.  At all.  Unless they're estimating 20
> hours for the job or something.
>
> I've read that the book quotes 5.5 hours, but have heard that the job
> can take as long as 8 hours.
>
> My question is -- is this the number of hours for both extraction and
> reinstallation (together), or does this mean that it could take up to 8
> hours for removal and up to 8 hours for reinstallation?
>
> This would greatly influence my decision, given that shop rates are
> around $65 an hour or so locally.  I'm sure that there are less
> expensive shops -- but I'm pricing on a 'worst-case' basis.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan
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