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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:03:01 PM EDT
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How much for used one out J-Yard? ...I mean auto recycle/salvage yard?
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:04:26 PM EDT
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Cadillac tax.
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:13:54 PM EDT
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Differential work is expensive and is not something your average joe wrench cranker is going to be familar with.
That's probably a little high but you are also factoring in disassembling most of the front suspension too |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:18:17 PM EDT
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Sounds a bit much. Get another quote or pick up a salvaged one.
Is it compatable with Chevy parts? |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:22:13 PM EDT
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Sounds a bit much. Get another quote or pick up a salvaged one. Is it compatable with Chevy parts? apparently not...according to mr. aamco |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:25:53 PM EDT
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What exactly is wrong with it?
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:26:40 PM EDT
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What exactly is wrong with it? AFAIK, it made a lot of noise. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:34:46 PM EDT
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AFAIK, it made a lot of noise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What exactly is wrong with it? AFAIK, it made a lot of noise. That's pricey. I could buy nitro gears and an air locker for less than that. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:48:08 PM EDT
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Differential work is expensive and is not something your average joe wrench cranker is going to be familar with. That's probably a little high but you are also factoring in disassembling most of the front suspension too No your not disassembling much. OP find a new shop. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:54:30 PM EDT
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I've rebuilt the front diff on my Tahoe. Not sure what the difference would be on an Esky; other than it's full time AWD, so no actuator, correct?
On mine, the diff carrier bearings were shot. Not a hard job; but took me a while as I'd never done that kind of work before. Had to buy a special tool to turn the diff carrier bearing adjusters to get preload on them - it's not like a rear diff. But yeah, $2800 is way too expensive. Should be under $1000 IMHO... |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 7:37:46 PM EDT
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No your not disassembling much. OP find a new shop. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Differential work is expensive and is not something your average joe wrench cranker is going to be familar with. That's probably a little high but you are also factoring in disassembling most of the front suspension too No your not disassembling much. OP find a new shop. That's the second shop. 
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Posted: 10/29/2014 7:38:59 PM EDT
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I've rebuilt the front diff on my Tahoe. Not sure what the difference would be on an Esky; other than it's full time AWD, so no actuator, correct? On mine, the diff carrier bearings were shot. Not a hard job; but took me a while as I'd never done that kind of work before. Had to buy a special tool to turn the diff carrier bearing adjusters to get preload on them - it's not like a rear diff. But yeah, $2800 is way too expensive. Should be under $1000 IMHO... The Yukon parts are priced much less. Supposedly, the caddy part numbers are much more. 2 separate mechs said they were not interchangeable though. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 7:41:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: apparently not...according to mr. aamco Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Sounds a bit much. Get another quote or pick up a salvaged one. Is it compatable with Chevy parts? |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 8:36:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2014 9:40:26 PM EDT
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Year?
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Posted: 10/29/2014 10:25:20 PM EDT
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That's pricey. I could buy nitro gears and an air locker for less than that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What exactly is wrong with it? AFAIK, it made a lot of noise. That's pricey. I could buy nitro gears and an air locker for less than that. I wouldn't buy nitros again 
Rears set up great, no noise. Fronts set up like shit, on top of that they were noisy with an acceptable pattern, and they still wouldn't RMA them. They have quieted down quite a bit though, don't even notice it anymore. Still irked me though. I will bite the bullet and go yukon next go around. If anything for the customer service. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 3:06:24 AM EDT
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Way to high. I had front and rear new gears and a locker in the rear of my '06 Chevy 1500 for that price
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Posted: 10/30/2014 4:33:43 AM EDT
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I would take it to a Chevy dealer & ask them for a quote.
See if they tell you that the parts (which are the same) are not compatible. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:31:50 AM EDT
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WTF Aamco? That's part of your problem. Look around for a real differential shop. I wouldn't even trust most dealerships with diff work. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:35:44 AM EDT
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That's part of your problem. Look around for a real differential shop. I wouldn't even trust most dealerships with diff work. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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WTF Aamco? That's part of your problem. Look around for a real differential shop. I wouldn't even trust most dealerships with diff work. My local guy said it'd be over 2 grand even with rebuilt parts. When I called aamco, they originally told me 1600 to 2000. Once he priced out the "cadillac" parts, he said he couldn't believe it. He said the parts must be made out of gold!" He sounded honestly surprised. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:45:15 AM EDT
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lol they're high as fuck.
It's got the same goddamned 8.25" front differential that every half-ton GM truck, van and SUV has had since 1988. Pull one from a yard and have your local 4x4 shop rebuild it. I pay $200/axle for rebuilds at the one near me. |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:50:38 AM EDT
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for fun you should call them and ask what it would cost to rebuild the differential on a 2001 half-ton Chevy Silverado 4x4. See what they say.
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Posted: 10/30/2014 10:18:02 AM EDT
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I don't know what labor/book rates are in NY...
But out here, Aamco is generally much higher than finding a reputable local shop. BT,DT 
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Posted: 10/30/2014 9:51:54 PM EDT
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With awd you don't want to run cheap gears.....you'll hear the noise.
That price seems high so I'd check around a bit. You'll need to know what all is effed up before a shop can give an accurate price though. If the spiders and carrier are toast that adds a lot of $ to the final bill. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:03:17 AM EDT
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supposedly there was water in it.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 5:05:54 AM EDT
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supposedly there was water in it. When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 12:26:27 PM EDT
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When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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supposedly there was water in it. When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. Trailblazer front diff work is a complete pain in the ass.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 2:16:32 PM EDT
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When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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supposedly there was water in it. When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. All there ifs differentials are 2 piece it's not a shifty design at all, I've never heard of leaking problems. There far from being a weak link too. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:45:07 PM EDT
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All there ifs differentials are 2 piece it's not a shifty design at all, I've never heard of leaking problems. There far from being a weak link too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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supposedly there was water in it. When I had my Trailblazer it had a front differential problem that was fixed under warranty - the tech told me it was because of a shitty design - unlike the rear differential it was apparently a two piece (left/right sides split down the middle) which can cause leaks if it wasn't machined perfectly. You probably have that same shitty design. As for Aamco pricing - their rebuilt transmissions cost almost the same as a brand new one from the dealer (within a couple of hundred dollars) - if they're not going to save you a significant amount of money I wouldn't go to them. Also, GM is known for stamping different part numbers on the same parts (IE: certain Camaro engine parts had a different part # just to keep the Corvette guys happy) - so I would definitely call the Chevy stealership for a quote. All there ifs differentials are 2 piece it's not a shifty design at all, I've never heard of leaking problems. There far from being a weak link too. Toyota uses the same design. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 3:47:49 PM EDT
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$2400 plus tax.
picking it up today. fuck aamco |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 4:46:18 PM EDT
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$2400 plus tax. picking it up today. fuck aamco well, look at it this way: that's less than 1/2 as much (by $100) as I spent on my used Tahoe Z71....when I bought the whole thing 
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Posted: 10/31/2014 5:17:15 PM EDT
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That is crazy .
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Posted: 10/31/2014 5:20:13 PM EDT
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Find a reputable guy that does them on the side. On our 4x4 forum theres a guy that does them for most the offroad shops in the area and he charges 200 if you bring him the empty housing and parts.
Most technicians either wont do them or don't neven know how. Especially at a stealership. And on the off chance they accept the work they will probably over charge you for a shitty gear install. You really need to find a ring and pinion shop, drive line place, or rear end shop that does gear setups. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 5:25:36 PM EDT
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Find a reputable guy that does them on the side. On our 4x4 forum theres a guy that does them for most the offroad shops in the area and he charges 200 if you bring him the empty housing and parts. Most technicians either wont do them or don't neven know how. Especially at a stealership. And on the off chance they accept the work they will probably over charge you for a shitty gear install. You really need to find a ring and pinion shop, drive line place, or rear end shop that does gear setups. It's done. picking it up in the morning.
Worst part is I'm trying to sell the damn thing. New escalade on lease to arrive soon. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 5:35:15 PM EDT
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I bought a rebuilt one for about $1300 shipped to me ups. Easy to change and the picked up the core as part of the cost. 2004 Yukon Denali all wheel drive.
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Posted: 11/1/2014 1:28:51 AM EDT
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It's done. picking it up in the morning.
Worst part is I'm trying to sell the damn thing. New escalade on lease to arrive soon. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Find a reputable guy that does them on the side. On our 4x4 forum theres a guy that does them for most the offroad shops in the area and he charges 200 if you bring him the empty housing and parts. Most technicians either wont do them or don't neven know how. Especially at a stealership. And on the off chance they accept the work they will probably over charge you for a shitty gear install. You really need to find a ring and pinion shop, drive line place, or rear end shop that does gear setups. It's done. picking it up in the morning.
Worst part is I'm trying to sell the damn thing. New escalade on lease to arrive soon. Eh, add it (or most of it?) to your asking price. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 3:20:45 AM EDT
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AAMCO pretty much got me started on working on cars. Lost second gear in my 85 glh turbo, took it to them and $1400 later I was riding around with a replacement that was a tall geared dog. Car was never the same. I did ask them for the old one so I could tinker on it. Replaced 2nd gear and all the syncros for less than $150. Glh was totaled before I could swap them. Realized how a poor high school student could save by fixing stuff myself.
So thank you, AAMCO, for getting me started working on my own vehicles. And fuck you! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 10:12:52 AM EDT
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op.
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Posted: 11/1/2014 2:33:59 PM EDT
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op. No breakdown. $2400 for parts - no labor. +tax |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 6:16:03 PM EDT
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op. No breakdown. $2400 for parts - no labor. +tax Sketchy as fuck. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 7:02:16 PM EDT
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op. No breakdown. $2400 for parts - no labor. +tax Sketchy as fuck. LOL - they aren't going to give him a list complete with the Chevy parts #'s that they used. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 7:12:08 PM EDT
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OP I have some headlight fluid to sell you
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Posted: 11/1/2014 7:21:33 PM EDT
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go find an offroad store near you. setting up gears isnt something most regular joe mechanics do, but it isnt that complex either.
if it were me, i'd just cut that shit out and SAS it for half of what they are asking to do the job. if not that, i'd get a salvaged unit from a junkyard. but i have a bunch of the specialty tools, welder, etc. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 10:50:14 PM EDT
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Did they at least give you a reach around? You could have rebuilt the diff 5x for what they raped you for.
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Posted: 11/2/2014 2:20:06 AM EDT
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I'm at a complete loss right now...
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Posted: 11/2/2014 9:50:22 AM EDT
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LOL - they aren't going to give him a list complete with the Chevy parts #'s that they used. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op. No breakdown. $2400 for parts - no labor. +tax Sketchy as fuck. LOL - they aren't going to give him a list complete with the Chevy parts #'s that they used. Huh  No one said anything about part numbers dude....its that they did the labor for "free" and charged tax on the complete repair.
I'm betting they go back and edit the final invoice. OP go back and request a copy of the RO in six months or so. See if it matches the one you have. |
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Posted: 11/2/2014 11:06:23 AM EDT
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Huh No one said anything about part numbers dude....its that they did the labor for "free" and charged tax on the complete repair.
I'm betting they go back and edit the final invoice. OP go back and request a copy of the RO in six months or so. See if it matches the one you have. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I would love to see the breakdown of the bill op. No breakdown. $2400 for parts - no labor. +tax Sketchy as fuck. LOL - they aren't going to give him a list complete with the Chevy parts #'s that they used. Huh No one said anything about part numbers dude....its that they did the labor for "free" and charged tax on the complete repair.
I'm betting they go back and edit the final invoice. OP go back and request a copy of the RO in six months or so. See if it matches the one you have. RO? |
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Posted: 11/2/2014 12:28:56 PM EDT
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Repair Order
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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:05:51 PM EDT
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OP, sorry that price was hurtful, but it is a major part of the vehicle.
Obviously now it is too late, but I have some "chirpy" rear ends that gear fluid changes had helped quiet down. Further, one of the first things I do now on my new 4wd vehicles is at around the first 1,000-5000 miles, change all of the diffs and transfer case fluids. You would be amazed how black/crappy most of them were . One mechanic could not believe the color after just 1,000 miles.
I look at this as cheap insurance to keep the diffs up to snuff. One benefit is I am *assuming* that they are offering you a warranty on the diff? If you were to keep it, I would strongly recommend going back to them after a few thousand miles, and draining and putting fresh fluid in it (and your rear as well). |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 12:19:27 PM EDT
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supposedly there was water in it. Water or not, they see the white privilege ooozing from your pores. I mean damn, you got a caddy, you can afford it. |
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