115 Evinrude FICHT
Lowerider
Posted 4/7/2008 11:04 AM (#312066)
Subject: 115 Evinrude FICHT


I was hoping you could help me out. I took my boat in to the shop today and I just wanted to get new spark plugs for the 115 FICHT and have them hook the computer up to the engine to run a diagnostic check. The new service manager said it would be $175 for labor, not including parts, is this high? I understand the plugs need to be indexed, but just thought I would ask. I have had this done before and have not worried about the cost, but funds are a little tighter now.

Thanks,

Niel
sworrall
Posted 4/7/2008 11:26 AM (#312075 - in reply to #312066)
Subject: Re: 115 Evinrude FICHT





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Depends on the hourly rate for service and the charge for a diagnostic. Shop around a bit to compare.
Lowerider
Posted 4/7/2008 11:41 AM (#312077 - in reply to #312075)
Subject: Re: 115 Evinrude FICHT


Thanks Steve,

What do you see as an average hourly rate for service??
Guest
Posted 4/8/2008 8:34 AM (#312249 - in reply to #312077)
Subject: Re: 115 Evinrude FICHT


Typical shop rate is $75-$100 per hour these days. Just connecting up to the computer can cost $60 or more. There should be no extra charge for indexing the spark plugs. It is a simple task, and takes literally seconds more per plug to accomplish.