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Hi. Lost two teeth on my flywheel. Merc 5.0 i/o. Does the motor have to come completely out for flywheel replacement. How much would I expect to pay to have it done? Thanks. Bill
how much it costs depends on whether your dental insurance covers teeth repair. I went with the preventative plan this year so I only get free preventative care and cleanings and x-rays and the basic corrective isn't covered. Now if you have comprehensive then all it should cost you is whatever your copay is, otherwise they're going to bill you for the repair. If you have the preventative coverage then a lot of times they'll reduce the bill if you tell them your insurance doesn't cover it, because they artificially inflate the bill to milk as much money out of the insurance company as possible but when they know its coming out of your pocket and you make a stink then they usually become a little more reasonable and honorably (but they're still crooks).
pull the drive, pull the motor, remove flywheel cover, coupler, flywheel, install new ring gear,install motor, re-align, install drive.
maybe 8 hrs. cost? your local shop rate I guess
