ghodge, it was 1.5 hrs at around $65 hr - about $110 w tax. Did not have the tools nor inclination to do it myself (crankshaft seals & all).

FYI, also had them throw a new accessory belt ($36) on even though I have only 24.5K on the car. Belt looked fine but my wifes 3.0L Duratec Sable had belt replaced after some modest wear changes caused it to fail state inspection at about 50K miles. The install labor costs more than the belt and they can replace the belt for no extra labor if you are doing the damper.


1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM