Would I be able to change the starter on a 1996 Volvo 850 or should I take it to the shop. What does the book say on how many hours of labor for this part replacement.
2007-03-20 07:10:09 · 5 answers · asked by irish_writer8277 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
do it yourself
2007-03-20 07:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Book times depend on sub model addition specifications...
times for the 1996 Volvo 850
are ranging from .7 all the way up to 1.8 hrs....
which means this could become a really nasty can of worms for someone with minimal tools and not having this car on a hoist etc.
while for most cars a starter replacement is a no brainer...
Volvo's are a whole different thing ... believe me I have learned this thru the school of hard knocks by working on a few (Volvo's)
do not make mistake of taking advice from someone who hasn't worked on at least 20 or so Volvo's
FYI on many things I refer any Volvo's coming my way to a reliable and reputable shop I know that will do a good job ...
to make better use of my time and skills on easier ones.. less head aches
Take it to the shop... locally our shops are charging about $65 hr @ 1.8 that equals $117.00 for labor + parts ...goven you have what I call a status symbol car...
they're likely to hit you hard on the starter yep they did... just got off the phone with my local wholesale supplier...
My cost wholesale in Idaho with my tax # discount it would run $240.00
List Price is a whopping $435.00
so you'ld be looking at $360.00 to about $560.00 parts ansd labor if you were here in Idaho
advice is go new or remanufactured on starter not used because of amount of time involved...
Walt
2007-03-20 14:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ronk W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many shops us a book rate method to determine the labor time x labor per hour. Some shops may just charge you the actual time it takes at a given labor per hour. Some shops will just give you a quote, a price they throw at you and if you agree. Shop around for the best price for labor but also get some recommendations of a reputalbe shop. That's your best bet.
2007-03-20 15:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by wrightbrigade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that ? is hard to ask it what thay charge a hour X what the book say and it hard to get your hands on that book my gest you can call around and see what thay charge keep in mind the dealer will be hi end cost
example is
(what thay charge 150 a hour X what the book said 1.5 = 225 ) each make of cars have defonce # both prices and times
2007-03-20 14:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by R c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ALREADY have the RIGHT tools for the job, do it yourself. Much more satisfaction knowing YOU DID IT. If you have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever, pay for it. Shouldnt run you much more than 2 hours labor, dont forget to add in parts. Change your battery cable if possible at the same time.
2007-03-20 14:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by dragginman_73 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋