Originally posted by jungloford:
My mechanic says it's the tensioner for serpentime belt. I figure If I am going to replace the tensioner, might as well replace the belt. I have been quoted $320 + taxes...is this a fair price for this job parts & labour?

Thanks.




OUCH!!!

Parts at a Ford dealer would be around $125 list price. Around $80 aftermarket.

The actual labor should be less than an hour, this ain't complicated. Figure $90/hr.

Find a different mechanic....

Steve


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