My shop would not warrantee the part, but did back their labor to install. I just told them I had world pac drop ship to me. They could not compete on cost there, so I happily paid the labor, since I screwed up the work in the first place.
clay On 26 Sep 2007, at 11:58, Allan Streib wrote: > Most shops mark up parts 100% that is part of how they make money, and > why they often refuse to install parts you provide. > > Allan > > "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> How does this sound to y'all? >> >> About $750 dollars to replace the alternator, and the tensioner >> pulley >> and its shock. >> >> and about $160 to replace the thermostat. >> >> The alternator the guy wants to sell me is some $350. >> >> He won't accept outside parts. >> >> Is this price what I should expect? >> >> Anybody want to buy an 87 190D? >> >> Brian > > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
