littlebunker
Seaman Apprentice
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- Dec 6, 2013
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I am hoping to get my bellows changed. Everywhere I've been reading when I was considering going I/O (forums, articles, etc) has said things like, "you will have to do regular maintenance. Things like having your bellows replaced will cost about $150 plus parts at a mechanic or about $200 for the kit and a few hours of your time, so factor that in" and whatever. And that was pretty consistent, so I figured I'd budget for like $200 for the kit and $200 for a mechanic and be fine.
I recently ordered a transom kit and have been calling shops in my area (central CA?stockton) to see how much they would charge for labor to put the kit on. I've been getting quotes of $600-800 just for labor, and I already spent $200 for the kit.
Is this normal? Should I keep calling (i've called like 10 shops and they've all been around the same price) or am I just stuck and for some reason prices are just super high over here?
Or is there some other option that I'm just missing?
Thank you
I recently ordered a transom kit and have been calling shops in my area (central CA?stockton) to see how much they would charge for labor to put the kit on. I've been getting quotes of $600-800 just for labor, and I already spent $200 for the kit.
Is this normal? Should I keep calling (i've called like 10 shops and they've all been around the same price) or am I just stuck and for some reason prices are just super high over here?
Or is there some other option that I'm just missing?
Thank you