Did I get ripped Off??

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2004 at 17:15
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I have just got my 1991 80series 1hz back from repairs, and was absolutely astounded to receive a bill for $2560.

I put the car in because it had a fuel leak coming from the injector pump and was told that the problem would be assessed and I would be contacted as to what needed to be done etc. On enquiring on the progress on my car I was informed that it would be ready to pick up that night, but the leak had required some quite substantial repairs and new parts. So you could imagine my joy when I was informed that the total cost of the repairs and replacement parts came to over a staggering 2 1/2 grand with no consultation!!!!

Even though the lack of consultation did sh*t me to tears I don't mind paying a fair rate for work to be done. Sooo could anyone tell me whether this huge bill I have recieved seems around the going rate? for

the removal of the injector pump to dismantle pump, clean, and inspect
assemble with new parts as necessary bench test and adjust to specifications?
Labour 10 hours $700 ( does anyone work for 10 hours on an engine part?)
Major parts Head and rotor $482
drive shaft $ 84
6 x delivery valve $ 326
timer piston $130
housing $288
etc etc

So if anyone has had a similar job done or has knowledge of what it cost, I would be grateful if you could let me know if this seems a fair enough price for the work carried out and restore my faith, that it was just a big and expensive job?

Cheers

Glenn
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