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I just realized that the transmission mount on the drivers side on my SVT snapped clear off it's bolt and needs to be replaced. The mount and bushing itself looks brand new and can definitely be reused.
Whats left of the bolt is still in the bushing housing and can be pulled out and a new bolt put in. This is all that i need done and should be a quick fix if i had my tools with me which i don't so i called the dealership. I searched about this issue and apparently it's fairly common and requires you to pull the old bolt out and screw the new one in. A 15 minute job....
or so you would think.
Deal quoted 1.5 hours at $150 labour and then $125 for a new transmission mount.... what a joke.
Does anyone know of a reputable shop around Weston/401 or the airport area that can manage something like this at a fair price?
I still can't get over the fact they are charging $100 labour.
Oh ya, and on top that... the guy is like... "we're going to have to drill out the subframe"... and i'm thinking... it doesn't even ATTACH to the subframe!
2002 BMW M5
Carbon Black on Black
1998 Frost Silver SVT E0
17" Masitaly rims with Bridgestone Fuzion ZRi rubber.
133,000km
1996 Silver Ford Taurus SHO ATX
180,000km - SOLD!
1996 Midnight Red SE MTX
295,000km and a little squeeky.
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Honestly? If you don't have your tools, CT has a sale on the cheapy "Jobmate" wrenches, a decent sized set for $12 or some such....I would buy what I needed to do the job. You still come out ahead from having someone else do it.
98 Silver Frost SVT
97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed
"Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future"
"A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."
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Originally posted by Nate Payeur:
I still can't get over the fact they are charging $100 labour.
How do you think I pay for all my parts...lol
No my shop rate is one of the lowest in the area @ $75/hr for an independent shop were as some dealerships are well over $100/hr. But I am way down here in Windsor. I know that doesn't help you much but if anyone in Windsor needs someone.......
98 Contour SE 3.0L 5-speed
SCT PRP, Gutted IMRC's, Fidanza Flywheel, Race Ported 2004 3.0L Oval Port, Zex 125hp shot, 70mm Mustang TB, 42Lb injectors,Walbro 255 pump, Traction Bars, Zeitronix wideband o2, lots of little things, 10,000K HID's!! 
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around here ford is charging 70-75 per hour
1998.5 Toreador Red/Midnight Blue Contour SVT - #5912/6535 - DOB - 05/11/1998 -
RU-3530/CTA Intake Pipe
MSDS Heaser/Y-Pipe
Magnaflow #10435
9mm Ford racing
SPEC Stage one/Spec Alum. Flywheel
HERE
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