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Old 08-17-2002, 05:32 AM
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repair costs

i was a looking around this Consumer Guide site and looked up the SVX. here are some of their repair costs for it:


AC Compressor $585
Alternator $620
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,015*****i wish*****
Brakes $550
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $950
Constant Velocity Joints $680
Exhaust System $575
Radiator $495
Shocks and/or Struts $850
Timing Chain or Belt $530*****made of solid gold?*****

i'm guessing this info wasn't thoroughly researched.

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Old 08-17-2002, 06:04 AM
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Re: repair costs

[Timing Chain or Belt $530*****made of solid gold?*****

i'm guessing this info wasn't thoroughly researched.

Alan [/B][/QUOTE]


i know that the timing belt thing is off. i got my timing belt changes and two cam shaft seals done for a little more than that

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Old 08-17-2002, 09:38 AM
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That's too funny.

Alternator rebuilt for less than $100USD, and installation is less than 1/2 hour... So if someone's willing to pay $1000/hour labour for working for the SVX, I'll change careers.

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Old 08-17-2002, 11:33 AM
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Re: Re: repair costs

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[Timing Chain or Belt $530*****made of solid gold?*****

i'm guessing this info wasn't thoroughly researched.

Alan

i know that the timing belt thing is off. i got my timing belt changes and two cam shaft seals done for a little more than that

Kelli [/B][/QUOTE]


Timing belt sells for around 100.00 from subaruparts.com. You can probably get an aftermarket for around 70.00. Depending on labor costs, you might get by for around 800.00. That's why you have all the work you can have done in that area of the car, while they've got the pulley and stuff off. Save yourself the labor cost in the future.
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Old 08-17-2002, 11:35 PM
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i got a new timing belt, cam seals, water pump, and alternator at the same time for about 700-750. All work done by my mechanic. They also told me replacing cv joints would be around 350 a piece for new ones, and that they could re-boot them for about 100- 150. labor included in all prices mentioned.

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Old 08-19-2002, 12:36 PM
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hmm....i was under the impression that getting the timing belt done on an SVX wasn't that big of a deal. i figured over $500 was alot. if that included a new water pump, that might be an alright price.

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Im getting my CV axle done today for $215...
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Old 08-19-2002, 01:29 PM
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Why don't you guys work on the car yourselves??? Just curious.

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Old 08-19-2002, 01:33 PM
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I generally do, but I as I do not have a garage, or a place to work on it at this point, Im stuck... Stupid Apt Complex Rules...
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Why don't you guys work on the car yourselves??? Just curious.

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Some of us do. Some of us do not. For about two years, I only did VERY minor things myself for a couple of reasons:

1. I wasn't comfortable taking the car apart.

2. I didn't have a garage and at least the minimum required tools.

Most people are very intimidated by the idea of repairing their cars themselves. They see the automobile as some mystical being who can only be tamed and treated by the most skilled of shamans. Some people try something minor, and when it turns out to be more difficult than they first thought (usually does), they abandon the idea forever.

I have progressively done more and more complicated things on my car and now I feel that very few repairs are beyond my ability.

Overall, I think that the members of this group are more adventurous than most when it comes to repairing their cars themselves. I have a friend who won't even replace the battery in his Legend - he pays someone to do it.
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i'll be replacing my own timing belt, that's fer sure!

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Old 08-19-2002, 02:14 PM
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Weird. I think as long as you have a shop manual, anythings possible. I've replaced headgaskets on my old charger, neon, and I'll do whatever I need to hte SVX (when I get one) because labor is $$$$$$$$$$$$$

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Old 08-19-2002, 02:38 PM
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I wouldn't mind working on it myself. But with the mechanic i get a warranty. Plus when something breaks, being as the svx is my only car, i need it fixed ASAP. If i had weeks to wait i would order parts online and do it myself. But i simply don't have the time. I am planning on doing my own cv, just remove a couple bolts and pop it out of there.
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I will repair the things I have the tools, time and patience to repair. But, when it comes to the more complicated matters, I'd rather leave it to the professionals. For instance, wheel bearings. Generally, a pretty "toast" job on most cars. Not so on the SVX. I'd MUCH rather pay to have it done right the first time than to have to pay to have something "re-fixed" that I've made "the dog's dinner" of.
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i know my limits, and when to conserve the skin on my knuckles! sometimes, though, doing your own work is an excuse to buy a new tool

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