Well... Here is my invoice from the good ol' mechanic

[Mike Money]

Air cleaner mod (a hose was rubbing on the radiator fan, they fixed it already)- $23.70

Remove and Replace Reed Valve Assembly- $118.50

Remove and Replace header pipe clamp- $39.50

Remove and Replace Emergency Brake cable from Handle Assembly Back- $102.70

Remove and Replace Rear Brake Drums- $79.00

Remove and Replace all Drive Belts- $102.70 (Alternator, Power Steering, AC)

Sublet Fron rotors to Tire man fo resurfacing- $20

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Not real worried about the brakes... They are to the point where i might as well get them out of the way, but they still got a few thousand left on them.


Parking brake is a no brainer must do... and soon.



What the hell is a reed valve assembly?



I think I can fix the header pipe clamp. I took it off when i was doing my clutch. Don't really remember why i did, or why i didn't put it back. I tried putting it back a few months ago, and the head ripped off the bolt. I need to get some fancy chemicals, free up the bolt, and go buy a new one for 50 cents, so thats $39 i can save.

Anyways.

The rest of this sound fair?

[Jiggybass]

You could also do the belts and parking brake yourself aswell.

But the prices seem fair, especially with parts included. (they are included, right?)

[Mark Wilson]

Originally Posted by Jiggybass

You could also do the belts and parking brake yourself aswell.

But the prices seem fair, especially with parts included. (they are included, right?)

[Jiggybass]

Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

[Sir Edward V]

Originally Posted by Jiggybass

You could also do the belts and parking brake yourself aswell.

But the prices seem fair, especially with parts included. (they are included, right?)

The only time I remember touching the belts was with my dad, they were a bitch to put back on... but that was also partly because we were replacing the alternator and had to wedge it in place... it was still pretty bad. I also remember my dad forgetting how the belt was organized and me being able to figure it out in like a minute or two. My dad was impressed and still tells people about it lol. (I know next to nothing about cars)

[Jiggybass]

Originally Posted by Sir Edward V

The only time I remember touching the belts was with my dad, they were a bitch to put back on... but that was also partly because we were replacing the alternator and had to wedge it in place... it was still pretty bad. I also remember my dad forgetting how the belt was organized and me being able to figure it out in like a minute or two. My dad was impressed and still tells people about it lol. (I know next to nothing about cars)

Eh, it's a slight pain to put on, but beats shelling out 100$ to do it, just make sure you get it on right, including good tension. (usually 1/2" deflection for every 6")

[MoD_Scotty]

What kind of car is this? On some cars, that stuff is easy...on some cars, not so much!

If you've replaced the clutch yourself, none of this stuff should be that difficult for you.

[RED5]

Looks cheap. What kind of car is this? How old? and is this a service station or dealer, looks too low for a dealer. All the stuff on your list? also seems secondary,like the mech was looking for work. About the the brakes? you shouldn't resurface front rotors,they'll wear out right quick once you cut through he hardened surface. All this stuff is preventitive maintenence Always a good idea to do it. Reed valve? I work on new stuff days and restorations weekends, Last thing I saw witha reed valve was a dirt bike. May just be shopspeak for a breather valve or a PCV.

[Mike Money]

Originally Posted by MoD_Scotty

What kind of car is this? On some cars, that stuff is easy...on some cars, not so much!

If you've replaced the clutch yourself, none of this stuff should be that difficult for you.

You know what. You are right.


What the hell am i thinking.



Seriously, you just gave me confidence in myself.

[davetakis]

i have to get 2 new front struts and a alternator, alignment and probably 4 new tires on friday for the park avenue. cant wait.