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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