Date: 1 Oct 1998 20:25:01 -0700 From: chcnopsamonnect.com Subject: Re: 9000Turbo motor mounts --$850? Yes or No?
How else do you think they pay for that "Life time" warranty on the muffler? Mark from ScandiaTek In article <3613FF78.1C15nopsamoffice.worldnet.att.net>, alandzijanopsamoffice.worldnet.att.net says... > >I took my 1987 9000 Turbo to the dealer for a "lifetime" warranty >replacement of a muffler installed three years ago. No problem and no >cost (regular price would have been about $450). Car currently has 143k >miles. > >I also complained of a buzzing noise in the front end, thinking the air >dam was loose or a fender liner bolt came out. > >Dealer diagnosis was "replace all motor mounts" (both upper and lowers, >which service manager described as "hydraulic"). Said it's a rough job >because motor has to be supported from overhead - price quote for parts >and labor was $850. > >I couldn't find the replacement process described in the factory service >manuals. Would appreciate any responses as to whether this is a DIY >repair, is dealer price fair, is diagnosis consistent with age of car >(seems to be) and are there any repair alternatives in the Philadelphia >area? Response greatly appreciated. >