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Old 02-20-2008, 05:47 PM
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And did you drop the subframe or just pull the engine?
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Default I pulled the motor+tranny+dps. As far as time, I can't really say as I'm taking my sweet ole' time.

Most seem to report 25-30 man hours. Add more for any additional repairs/replacements/installs while you are in there.
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most everyone drops the whole motor and sub frame, hours to do this will depend on the mechanic and tools, lift etc ,

https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2765002.phtml<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2765002.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2765002.phtml</a></li></ul>
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Default lets do a new record john! ;)

i'm planning to do a detail step by step process so we could do something like "pulling 2.7t engine for dummies" thing
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Thats cool! I'll bring a camera.
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WMS can pull your engine out in 30 mins...
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Default Did I pass you by centennial airport today, or was it your clone? I saw a very clean Laser Avant

that was lowered. It looked like yours.
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but will charge you for the full 80 hours....
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Default Usually.. that is how shops/dealers work.

They charge by the book. Not at their own rate of speed.

Flat rate.
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Default awhile back wms claimed they can have a motor out in 30 mins...

it turned into a big long joke...not sure if you recall the thread or not. I know how shops work by book hours, but i just thought it was funny they bragged about pulling a motor out in a half hour...makes you feel all warm and fuzzy for paying outrageous labor rates. Glad i work on my own car, thats all im saying.


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