ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
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Well, I got a call from them today...
They wont be able to finish the job today. Plus they say I need a Slave Cylinder and should replace the Master as well...For a Grand Total of $875....[:'(]Plus, theTranny is not out yet to tellme if I need a New FlyWheel..
They wont be able to finish the job today. Plus they say I need a Slave Cylinder and should replace the Master as well...For a Grand Total of $875....[:'(]Plus, theTranny is not out yet to tellme if I need a New FlyWheel..
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
they want an extra $325 for the slave/master cylinder... that's stupid, the fricken tranny will be out of the car, that makes it a 30 minute job... At the rate they are going I'd place money on the fact that they are going to say you need a new flywheel.... Also, if the kit didn't come with it you'll probably need a new pilot and throw-out bearing...
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ORIGINAL: sir_nasty
they want an extra $325 for the slave/master cylinder... that's stupid, the fricken tranny will be out of the car, that makes it a 30 minute job... At the rate they are going I'd place money on the fact that they are going to say you need a new flywheel.... Also, if the kit didn't come with it you'll probably need a new pilot and throw-out bearing...
they want an extra $325 for the slave/master cylinder... that's stupid, the fricken tranny will be out of the car, that makes it a 30 minute job... At the rate they are going I'd place money on the fact that they are going to say you need a new flywheel.... Also, if the kit didn't come with it you'll probably need a new pilot and throw-out bearing...
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ORIGINAL: falkore24
gotta love the bait and switch routine!!! did you tell them that 00accordlx5spd sent you???
gotta love the bait and switch routine!!! did you tell them that 00accordlx5spd sent you???
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
thats a tough call without knowing the condition of the current ones.... You might ask why it's a $125 in labor even though the tranny will already be out and easy to get to.... What's their hourly shop rate? My guess is that they are quoting the job based on flat rate, but flat rate doesn't apply when the tranny is out since the average amount of time to repair the issue should be less.... This is more a question for Deserthonda....
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
ORIGINAL: sir_nasty
thats a tough call without knowing the condition of the current ones.... You might ask why it's a $125 in labor even though the tranny will already be out and easy to get to.... What's their hourly shop rate? My guess is that they are quoting the job based on flat rate, but flat rate doesn't apply when the tranny is out since the average amount of time to repair the issue should be less.... This is more a question for Deserthonda....
thats a tough call without knowing the condition of the current ones.... You might ask why it's a $125 in labor even though the tranny will already be out and easy to get to.... What's their hourly shop rate? My guess is that they are quoting the job based on flat rate, but flat rate doesn't apply when the tranny is out since the average amount of time to repair the issue should be less.... This is more a question for Deserthonda....
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
if there is nothing wrong with the master why do they want to replace it? If you can DIY I'd just buy the slave from an OEM honda place online and save a couple hundred dollars...
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
Sir_Nasty ..... you know d@mn well that they are going to charge the amount of time that their book says for the job regardless of anything else simply because they legally can.
The fact that the tranny job will save them 2 hours of work doesn't mean that the 2 hours of savings will be passed on to the customer. I have nothing against people, but I truely feel that the auto industry is as corrupt as government!
The fact that the tranny job will save them 2 hours of work doesn't mean that the 2 hours of savings will be passed on to the customer. I have nothing against people, but I truely feel that the auto industry is as corrupt as government!
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RE: ATTN: 00AccordLX5spd!
you can buy the slave cylinder from here for $51.xx plus s/h...
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...ASTER+CYLINDER
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...ASTER+CYLINDER
