Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
10-12-2004, 12:55 PM
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Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
Called Bayside chevy in Prince frederick MD and they said $585.00 in labor parts would be extra, is that crazy or what? I dont care if it takes me a week to do them I will.
10-12-2004, 01:22 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
get your hands dirty, might be a good learning experience and definately a good bonding experience with your car since you will be up close and personal with it for a long while 
10-12-2004, 01:25 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
for that much you could put on longtubes, wires and change the spark plugs. I still can't believe why a shop would charge so much....probably because they have no experience doing it since everyone does em themselves once they find out how much it will be. 
10-12-2004, 01:48 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
Realistically...it should take 4-6 hours to change them.
So they are charging $100 an hour labor???
If you have access to a lift or can put it on jackstands(alot of the plugs/wires are easier from the bottom), it really is not that hard if you are patient.
So they are charging $100 an hour labor???
If you have access to a lift or can put it on jackstands(alot of the plugs/wires are easier from the bottom), it really is not that hard if you are patient.
10-12-2004, 02:36 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
yup that sounds rite to me,i was quoted 500.00 for plugs and wires and 1100.00 if i replaced cap and rotor along with it.to hell with that i was just being lazy so i ended up doing it all myself includung a water pump for about 400.00
10-12-2004, 03:31 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
That about right. The chevy dealership here in Hagerstown MD right beside frederick wanted $550-600. I had another shop do it for $300 in labor I think.(stupid I know) The second time I changed them myself with a friend. It took a whole day since it was my first time and I had longtubes which is supposed to make it easier until you start frying wires. Just do it yourself, and put that $500 into something more important.
10-12-2004, 03:41 PM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
Well i stuck the wires on the drivers side, i cant imagine how im going to get that last plug my hand barely makes it between the exhaust manifold and the support. Cant even see it from below.
10-14-2004, 02:35 AM
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Re: Just got quoted for plugs and wires.
I did the wires, plugs, oxygen sensors. Get on your wife before you go down on your car 
Cause when your done you gunna look like a real grease Monkey and no way she's gunna touch you with a ten foot pole!!!.
Oh yeah It sucked but when I think of the savings.... Well worth it.
Marvin
Cause when your done you gunna look like a real grease Monkey and no way she's gunna touch you with a ten foot pole!!!.Oh yeah It sucked but when I think of the savings.... Well worth it.
Marvin
10-16-2004, 05:20 PM
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Damn That Passenger Side!
Ok, whats the trick guys...honestly, is there something you're all hiding from us newbees? 
It took me a bit, but I changed out the driver side plugs. Then I started on the rear passenger side first. I jacked up the car and slid under it and spent about 3 hours and accomplished nothing
Basically I had one of those sockets with the rubber inside it. Once I got the socket on and after a few hours realized I am not capable of getting the plug out, I spent a few more hours just trying to get the damn socket back off! What the hell!
Would a dealership just change out the 4 plugs or would they laugh at me and call me a panzy *** who can't change the pass. plugs. Basically, whats the trick! This is about the only time I've been upset having a V8.
It took me a bit, but I changed out the driver side plugs. Then I started on the rear passenger side first. I jacked up the car and slid under it and spent about 3 hours and accomplished nothing
Basically I had one of those sockets with the rubber inside it. Once I got the socket on and after a few hours realized I am not capable of getting the plug out, I spent a few more hours just trying to get the damn socket back off! What the hell!
Would a dealership just change out the 4 plugs or would they laugh at me and call me a panzy *** who can't change the pass. plugs. Basically, whats the trick! This is about the only time I've been upset having a V8.