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nehuge
Explorer
Jan 16, 2018

Your guys's opinion on do this repair myself or take it in?

How many hours do you guys think it would take on a 1995 Class A Motorhome on the F53 Ford Chassis with a 460 for the following...

Power steering pump is at its end.

Figure while I'm in there I do:

Water Pump
Alternator
Thermostat
Idler pulleys, tensioner if there is one
Serpentine belt
Radiator hoses and the little ones that go to the cooler, etc.

What's your take on this on how long it would take?

First shop quote was $3,000, and that was with me supplying the water pump, alternator and thermostat! They had 2.5 hours down to replace serpentine belt. what....?

I await my other quotes as well as your input.....
Class A
  • romore's avatar
    romore
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2018
    It depends on a number of things. What experience do you have on automotives? Do you have the proper tools? Are you working in a clean well lit shop or outside on a gravel driveway? Figure how long you think it should take worst case scenario. Then double it.
    Sounds like the shop doesn't want the job, you need to get several more estimates. Remember if you supply the parts they won't warranty it.

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