October BS thread!!
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(as an example, let's say dave said, $50 to install those headers. I'd happily give it to him.)
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depends how terrible of a job it is. I'm likely going to pay a very reputable shop to do the timing belt on my TDI. Can I do it? sure. It's 8 hours of shop time. (so since i've never done it before, It'll take me 12) So it costs me a weekend and the tools I need are $220+shipping ALH TDI Timing Belt Tool Kit
At that point I look at it as about 450/hr for labor. And since the shop covers anything they do wrong... I'm going to look at it as cheap insurance. (I'm going to have SCI do it, if anyone cares to know)
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From: Hampstead, NC
Thoughts on this idea.
My studs on my exhaust manifold that bold to the y-pipe are broken. exhaust manifolds have to come off the rectify the situation. If I can't get the studs out, I'm going to have to replace the manifold. Seems they are about $120/each. I'm going to need to do the other side soon too.
so....
PaceSetter 70-1327 Pace Setter Black Shorty Exhaust Header
Problem solved. comes with gaskets and everything.
Thoughts?
My studs on my exhaust manifold that bold to the y-pipe are broken. exhaust manifolds have to come off the rectify the situation. If I can't get the studs out, I'm going to have to replace the manifold. Seems they are about $120/each. I'm going to need to do the other side soon too.
so....
PaceSetter 70-1327 Pace Setter Black Shorty Exhaust Header
Problem solved. comes with gaskets and everything.
Thoughts?
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and I'm sure I won't. I'm betting they snap, and have to be removed in some fashion that I'm absolutely going to hate. But I don't have a choice, unless you know of a way to fix my problem. (studs that hold the y pipe are broken)
Just curious, how much shoptime would you estimate on installing a pair of pacesetters?
Ford dealership quoted me $1100 worst case (they said they may need to replace the manifolds) I laughed and said thanks, I'd do it myself.
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I am.
and I'm sure I won't. I'm betting they snap, and have to be removed in some fashion that I'm absolutely going to hate. But I don't have a choice, unless you know of a way to fix my problem. (studs that hold the y pipe are broken)
Just curious, how much shoptime would you estimate on installing a pair of pacesetters?
Ford dealership quoted me $1100 worst case (they said they may need to replace the manifolds) I laughed and said thanks, I'd do it myself.
and I'm sure I won't. I'm betting they snap, and have to be removed in some fashion that I'm absolutely going to hate. But I don't have a choice, unless you know of a way to fix my problem. (studs that hold the y pipe are broken)
Just curious, how much shoptime would you estimate on installing a pair of pacesetters?
Ford dealership quoted me $1100 worst case (they said they may need to replace the manifolds) I laughed and said thanks, I'd do it myself.
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I hate broken bolts/studs.
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depends how terrible of a job it is. I'm likely going to pay a very reputable shop to do the timing belt on my TDI. Can I do it? sure. It's 8 hours of shop time. (so since i've never done it before, It'll take me 12) So it costs me a weekend and the tools I need are $220+shipping ALH TDI Timing Belt Tool Kit
At that point I look at it as about 450/hr for labor. And since the shop covers anything they do wrong... I'm going to look at it as cheap insurance. (I'm going to have SCI do it, if anyone cares to know)
At that point I look at it as about 450/hr for labor. And since the shop covers anything they do wrong... I'm going to look at it as cheap insurance. (I'm going to have SCI do it, if anyone cares to know)
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VT Chapter Ldr
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From: Orange, Vermont
. No rusty broken bolts
Hotshot
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From: Hampstead, NC
Well, it's been to long since I've looked at all that. But makes sense...
Hotshot
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Eh, they are easy timing belts. Especially the 1.8 and 2.8 motors. TDI's are a bit more involved, but no biggie. If you could handle the axle and ball joint, you could do the timing belt too.
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It's close. Close enough that I could store some stuff in it. It just takes a long f'ing time when you're doing it by yourself. 14 foot boards don't hold themselves in place very well. It needs to be primed/painted, but that might have to wait until spring when it's warm enough out unless next weekend turns out to be above 50* for a while.
Happy M**day guys! Almost over!!! I rushed home from class today at noon to get supper going... Bourbon soaked pulled-pork, in the crockpot at 12:30 and at work at 1:00. Pulled it apart about 7:15 tonight and was awesome! A little cole slaw from the local grocer's mart, and a bourbon and Coke to wash it down... Great meal. Hope everyone else had something good tonight for SUPPER!
