Let's try this again...somehow my previous post didn't come out right.
This is my AGGRESSIVE schedule to get my Q back to original spec (thanks to all the informative NICO threads). Like many others on this board, I don't have enough greens to fix everything up all at once so this will be an ongoing project. However I do want to ask for your suggestion on what I should focus on first? Also, do I have all the parts required? And what jobs should I lump together to save labor cost?
Q45tech - If you happen to run across this thread, could you please weigh in on the cost that T3 would charge for labor on each job or combined job that makes the most sense (cents as well for that matter)? Unfortunately I won't be able to drive to the midwest for the service, however I do like to know some numbers for comparison shopping purposes.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Btw, most of the part quotes are provided by Everything...thanks Joe!
Chain Guide 2x - 01121-04711 - bolts for new guides NA 0.58 4x - 11051-60U04 - cam end seals NA 2.36 2x - 13021-60U00 - crank/cam sprockets NA 33.19 2x - 13028-60U00 - timing chains 54.51 1x - 13070-60U03 - chain tensioner(RH) 49.90 1x - 13070-60U12 - chain tensioner(LH) 49.90 4x - 13075-60U02 - tensioner bolts 5.60 1x - 13079-60U01 - tensioner gasket(LH) 0.55 2x - 13085-60U01 - chain guide 14.38 2x - 13085-60U11 - chain guide 14.38 1x - 13091-60U01 - guide(tension RH) 54.53 1x - 13091-60U11 - guide(tension LH) 54.53 2x - 13094-60U00 - guide bolts NA 0.48 1x - 13510-60U00 - front cover / front main crankshaft seal 5.34 1x - 15041-60U00 - oil pump chain 37.01 1x - 15043-60U00 - crank/timing sprcket NA 27.66 1x - 15044-60U00 - crank/oil sprocket 37.01 1x - 15072-60U00 - bracket oil pump NA 4.59 1x - 15073-60U00 - oil pump chain guide 6.43 1x - 15073-60U10 - oil pump chain guide 40.48 2x - 13270-60U00 - valve cover gaskets NA 4.78 8x - 14032-60U01 - intk manifold gskts 28.40 1x - oil pressure sensor 9.75 * labor for chain guide replacement ? Water Pump 1x - thermostat 8.71 1x - thermostat gasket or silicon 14.99 1x - water pump (minor coolant leak) 93.75 * labor for water pump & thermostat replacement ? Hoses / KS / Plugs / Belts 1x - under plenum hose kit '90-'93 Q45 185.78 2x - knock sensors ($100 / ea free S/H; Joe = 123.06 / ea) 200.00 1x - Injector / knock sensor harness 66.29 8x - KNG spark plugs (free S/H; Joe = 8.25 / ea) 55.00 3x - belt pulley for various fans 106.60 3x - power steering belt, AC compressor belt, idler fan belt 33.88 * labor for hoses and belt replacement ? Suspension 2x - struts ($73.08 / ea) 146.16 1x - upper links ($94.90 / ea) 189.80 1x - tension rod bushings ($18.25 / ea) 36.50 1x - strut boots ($13.64 / ea) 27.28 1x - bump stops N / A1x - sway bar bushings ($4.68 / ea) 9.36 1x - reman rack & pinion (leaking) 600.00 * labor for suspension replacement ? Repairs 1x - rear main seal (leaking) 12.63 * labor for rear main seal replacement (transmission drop) ? Injectors 8x - injectors ($143.18/each) 1,145.44 * labor for injector replacement ? Tune-Up 1x - ACP-45 BATTERY PADS BCNTR_60 2.19 1x - ATC-PLUS_BG ATC-PLUS J39 6 10.38 1x - BG-COOLANT_BG COOLANT ADDITI J39_5 12.69 1x - BG-POWERSTEERING_BG P/S ADDITIVE J39_5 5.69 1x - BG-RADIATOR BG RAD FLUSH_J39_5 7.19 1x - BG44K 1_BG 44K_J39_6 17.99 1x - C1397-51X90 ASR_GASKET-OIL PAN_J21 4 16.95 1x - MOA_1_ BG OIL CONDITIONE J39_2 7.25 2x - 11026-01M02_ASR_ WASHER-DRAIN_BC2A_653 0.60 1x - 15208-55Y00_ASR OIL FILTER BCNTR 99 4.38 1x - 16400-0M200_ASR_FILTER FUEL_BCNTR_44 10.49 1x - 16546-1P100 ASR_ELEMENT ASSY BCNTR_28 7.40 1x - 28895-3W405_ASR REFILL-WIPER BLAD LEWAL 51 5.61 1x - 28895-89904_ASR_REFILL-WIPER BLAD LEWAL_7 5.61 1x - 31526-41X07_ASR SEAL-O RING V04C_7 1.09 1x - 31728-51X08_ASR STRAINER ASSY-OIL J22_5 (transmission filter) 25.63 * labor for tune-up (requires transmission pan drop to replace filter) ? Maintenance # engine steam clean ?# fuel rail flush ?# bleed/flush brake system ?# power steering fluid flush ?# rear differential fluid flush ?1x - transmission mount 82.56 2x - engine / motor mounts ($85.14 / ea) 165.12 * labor for engine / motor mount replacement ?
Priority of Maintenance/Repair on '91 G50
Whoa.. that's quite the list.
95% of the mechanic/technicians you will be talk with are going to charge you based on "book time". Pick the task, look up the number of hours, multiple by the hourly rate. period.
Now, some shops will reduce two or more tasks when there is overlap-
A few places (like T3) will give you a real break and let you buy a day of labor and have a mechanic do all he can in that day. I'd venture the opinion that if you found an experienced Infiniti tech (like Jerry Tucker) they would have the knowledge to know what can be combined, and the skills to get the tasks done in (way) under book times. They'd be more likely to 'deal'.
There are plenty of posts on chains/guides and the costs. Ranges from $2500 at one dealer to $900 (I think) at T3 (the simplest guide replacement- no chains, no oil pan drop)
The under plenum hoses can be combined with this- makes sense to reseal the valve covers (if needed) and do the plugs and tune up. (Of course the belts should be zero charge if combined with the chain guides.)
If you are going to replace the steering rack (make sure it is the rack and not the hoses...) you might consider the engine mounts while it is apart- a bit easier.
One note: WHAT IS IN THE UNDER PLENUM KIT for only $185? There are vacuum, primary air, secondary air and fuel hoses. I did every piece of rubber, plus the heater hoses and brake hoses. It was NOT $185.
You've got no rear shocks in the list.
How is the cooling? If you need a radiator, it will be a free install if done when the radiator is out for the chains.
I'd prioritizer this as:1. Chain Guides (and all parts that are removed) radiator if needed2. Under plenum, Knock, Valve covers, tune up, fluids, cleaning, etc, etcThen, at your leisure
3. Suspension , brakes, misc other problems.
How much greens are you looking to spend at 'stop #1'? Might help refine the reccomendations
Hows the transmission? and the AC? I'd put in an AC system service- pump down the freon, check the compressor, repalce the receiver drier.
The rear seal is only accessible once the trans is out- $700 in labor- wait until you need a new trans unless it is pouring out
Welcome to Q ownership-
Ard
95% of the mechanic/technicians you will be talk with are going to charge you based on "book time". Pick the task, look up the number of hours, multiple by the hourly rate. period.
Now, some shops will reduce two or more tasks when there is overlap-
A few places (like T3) will give you a real break and let you buy a day of labor and have a mechanic do all he can in that day. I'd venture the opinion that if you found an experienced Infiniti tech (like Jerry Tucker) they would have the knowledge to know what can be combined, and the skills to get the tasks done in (way) under book times. They'd be more likely to 'deal'.
There are plenty of posts on chains/guides and the costs. Ranges from $2500 at one dealer to $900 (I think) at T3 (the simplest guide replacement- no chains, no oil pan drop)
The under plenum hoses can be combined with this- makes sense to reseal the valve covers (if needed) and do the plugs and tune up. (Of course the belts should be zero charge if combined with the chain guides.)
If you are going to replace the steering rack (make sure it is the rack and not the hoses...) you might consider the engine mounts while it is apart- a bit easier.
One note: WHAT IS IN THE UNDER PLENUM KIT for only $185? There are vacuum, primary air, secondary air and fuel hoses. I did every piece of rubber, plus the heater hoses and brake hoses. It was NOT $185.
You've got no rear shocks in the list.
How is the cooling? If you need a radiator, it will be a free install if done when the radiator is out for the chains.
I'd prioritizer this as:1. Chain Guides (and all parts that are removed) radiator if needed2. Under plenum, Knock, Valve covers, tune up, fluids, cleaning, etc, etcThen, at your leisure
3. Suspension , brakes, misc other problems.How much greens are you looking to spend at 'stop #1'? Might help refine the reccomendations
Hows the transmission? and the AC? I'd put in an AC system service- pump down the freon, check the compressor, repalce the receiver drier.
The rear seal is only accessible once the trans is out- $700 in labor- wait until you need a new trans unless it is pouring out
Welcome to Q ownership-
Ard