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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | forgot one thing...I never answered the original question...
I would say that when you take your motor to a dealer, you are paying a decent amount for labor costs. Not sure what the going rate is, but I would venture to bet it might be somewhere upwards of $60 - $80 per hour if not a little higher maybe. so...the cost of the tune-up might be a standard amount based upon number of cylinders of the engine. It might also involve lower unit oil change as well. Dealers will charge more for fluids and parts than if you purchased them from the local fleet farm or napa.
The $150 for the tune up does not seem out of line in that regard.
An impeller change is a little more in-depth (so to speak) so it might take a little longer in labor, and if the entire housing needs to be replaced, the dealer will get their cut on the parts as well. Most impeller replacement kits that I have seen for motors of that size are no more than roughly $20, with an entire pump replacement kit running around $35 - 40 or so. combine that with the labor, and $250 isn't too far off in my humble opinion.
Definitely can save some money if you are handy with a wrench and are up to the task. Most people find the first time through is a little more hairy, but after replacing one, It'll seem like there was not much to it in the first place.
Steve |
