Questions

[rbenotti]

I looked over that install guide & I must say it is done very well. My concern is that I believe there are bolts that require a low inch pound tourque spec, and the one I have really doesn't go low enough.

I looked when I changed the oil, but boy does it look tight in there.

$120 to install makes me want to bite the bullet and try it myself.

[MX-5]

GR8FLPT took 6 hours.

Is your time worth it?
Is making a costly mistake worth it?
Remember to add the cost of a quality in/lb torque wrench to your total investment.


When you pay for labor, you are really paying for tools, equipment, training, experience, warranty, time, and trust.


If anyone thinks a mechanic gets to keep all the money charged for labor......
Let's talk about the $10K in test eqipment, the $20K in tools, the college years and training, shop overhead, repair information system ($175/month), etc...
Let's not forget liability and garagekeepers insurance.

[RubyRed]

Originally posted by rbenotti
...$120 to install makes me want to bite the bullet and try it myself.

That $120 will more than pay for a good inch-pound torque wrench. Then you'll have a new tool that's yours to keep and the satisfaction of doing the work yourself.

[GR8FLPT]

Originally posted by MX-5
GR8FLPT took 6 hours.

Is your time worth it?
Is making a costly mistake worth it?

your right as far as the labor goes. The mechanic should be paid. I just had a deal going with a friends brother who had the shop keys that day.
We broke a nut off the upper heatshield because we (they) refused to read the guide. READ IT 1st! Then again then 1 more time as you go. It is not hard if you let things cool down 1st & follow directions.

BTW, we ended up welding the nut back on & were still able to use BOTH stock heat shields. So far 6 months its been in. NO PROBLEMS!!!

We are now going to install BOB's GT INTAKE mod on MNSHALES car. will keep you posted...

Later.

[rbenotti]

Originally posted by MX-5
GR8FLPT took 6 hours.

Is your time worth it?
Is making a costly mistake worth it?
Remember to add the cost of a quality in/lb torque wrench to your total investment.


When you pay for labor, you are really paying for tools, equipment, training, experience, warranty, time, and trust.


If anyone thinks a mechanic gets to keep all the money charged for labor......
Let's talk about the $10K in test eqipment, the $20K in tools, the college years and training, shop overhead, repair information system ($175/month), etc...
Let's not forget liability and garagekeepers insurance.

Oh you make very good points MX-5, and yes running any business is costly for certain, never meant to imply otherwise. The costly mistake part is the concern....... Going to have to think this over, not in a huge hurry anyway.