Quick Question Mitchell Estimate
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Quick Question Mitchell Estimate
If someone has a 2008 Mitchell or All Data guide, can you tell me the estimated time for replacing a timing belt on a 93 Ford Escort (I know this isn't a truck but you guys generally respond quickly, which is what I need)? I've heard it is around 2 hours? Just trying to see if the mechanic is trying to rip off a friend. I know the belt is about $20-30, but it takes some time to get to it.
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RE: Quick Question Mitchell Estimate
I called the local Ford dealer, figuring they would be on the high side. Ironically, they could only look up estimated times back to 2001. However, she said that for a 2001 Escort, it would be 4.1 hrs for whatever that's worth (and $90/hr!!). Obviously there's a difference between 93 and 01.
The car in question is a 1.9L. The guy is wanting $250. I called the shop anonymously from another phone, and they told me their labor rate is $72. Assuming about $25 for the belt, puts it right around 3 hrs. Although this seems a tad high and a better price might be found elsewhere, it doesn't appear to be rediculously overpriced and a snow job. My friend didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling from the mechanic, but that's where the car was towed.
We'll see what he comes back with when he takes it apart and "finds other issues". I know there are many trustworthy and reputable mechanics out there, but I really have a hard time trusting them. This is probably due to my lack of knowledge and inadequacies in the auto mechanics realm.
But hey, if I ever had to deal with the local Federal Appropriations Law repairman, nobody's going to pull the wool over my eyes. Too bad there's no such thing.
The car in question is a 1.9L. The guy is wanting $250. I called the shop anonymously from another phone, and they told me their labor rate is $72. Assuming about $25 for the belt, puts it right around 3 hrs. Although this seems a tad high and a better price might be found elsewhere, it doesn't appear to be rediculously overpriced and a snow job. My friend didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling from the mechanic, but that's where the car was towed.
We'll see what he comes back with when he takes it apart and "finds other issues". I know there are many trustworthy and reputable mechanics out there, but I really have a hard time trusting them. This is probably due to my lack of knowledge and inadequacies in the auto mechanics realm.
But hey, if I ever had to deal with the local Federal Appropriations Law repairman, nobody's going to pull the wool over my eyes. Too bad there's no such thing.
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