$1,000 in labor on a Saturday -- (1 Viewer)

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My Dad came up over the weekend and we spent a good 10-12 hours on my '91 --

-- it was all-original under the hood, and the radiator had sprung a small leak --

-- we replaced the radiator, P/S lines, alternator, water pump and thermostat --

-- the stealer quoted me $1,000 on this just for labor --

-- phew!

eric

 

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a typical view from the weekend --

 

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186K on the radiator -- leaked up top --

 

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old P/S lines -- ready to blow, IMHO --

 

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old water pump -- no probs, just worth a replace (thanks pimp!)

 

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old thermostat -- looks original --

 

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now for the good stuff --

-- puppers agree --

 

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new radiator, installed -- btw, the mounting bolts are a BITCH to access --

 

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new water pump and alt --

 

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new P/S lines --

 

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new alt --

 

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-- all set up !!

 

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tiring work, but worth it --

-- I have yet again a new respect for my cruiser --

--

e

 

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Nice work! Thanks for sparing us the "plumber's crack" in photo number 1 .

So, what was the bill for this little party?

R2

 

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[quote author=Rookie2 link=board=2;threadid=15402;start=msg145753#msg145753 date=1083030366]
Nice work! Thanks for sparing us the "plumber's crack" in photo number 1 .

So, what was the bill for this little party?

R2
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haha -- just around $1K in parts -- discounted 30%, thankfully!

e

 

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forgot -- here's the old PS on my 80 --

e

 

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[quote author=erics_bruisers link=board=2;threadid=15402;start=msg145731#msg145731 date=1083029350]
a typical view from the weekend --


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gotta love ARB... :

 

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hmmm how much were the HP and LP PS lines?

 

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Good call on that PS cooler . Didn't see a fan coupler in there. Was that already replaced or maybe over looked. You don't realize how much things add up in work when you plan something like this. I know I fell short of what I hoped to get done on my freshening.

 

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Eric,

Lose the cogged belts - aren't they noisy?? Also, that thermostat's not OEM if I recall correctly. Good job on the work - it's great to work with your Pop around. I miss that a great deal. So, what are you doing with the old radiator?

DougM