Ouch - feedback appreciated

[LIRS6]

up-date : told dealer $6600 absurd, no need to pull engine, drop the rear, will take about 5 hrs. response was that their tech (who I happen to like) was willing to try it that way w/o gtee.

what would the charge be sans EGT's ? :

$900 for coolant temp sensor + thermostat
$400 for purge valve

Huh?

well, labor, clearing codes etc.

18 straight years i've been a customer ... gee, maybe i can discuss a discount for you

you guys inspired me to tell them "no thanks, I'll pick my car up tonite"

so now i need help with parts nbrs please - coolant temp sensor? emissions purge valve solenoid?

is thermostat replacement a DIY?

TIA

[Bigglezworth]

$900 for coolant temp sensor + thermostat

is thermostat replacement a DIY?

The ONLY way to change the Tstat is to place the front clip in service mode, and remove the timing belt. If you are seasoned at timing belt replacement (i.e. at least a couple under your belt), you can R&R a Tstat from drive in to drive away in under 3 hours! In fact after having done a half dozen on three different cars now, I can swap just a T-stat in 2.5 hours. Yes you read correct.

The reason for the butt clenching $$ quotes by dealers is due to prescribed book values. They sometimes encounter difficulties that eat in to repair time and loose out on the amount of work put in vs. what the 'book rate' should have well accounted for. More frequently than not however they come out WELL ahead $$ wise.

As Mike said, leave the Tstat until you performe schedule timing belt maintenance. Unless you're encountering over heating problems, there is no need to tackle it. Constant running fan would have many a member on this board placing their money on the coolant sensor. $20 skins and just a few mins of your time as long as it's not seized in place.