No, the tune is a set of plugs, wires and a cap. I just reread it to verify.
Crazy pricing? Or is it me?
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I did notice that I left out an impeller change on the outdrive for $600. That was done in June or less than 20 hours ago so do I need that?
BillK2632
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No.
1. There is no impeller in a Bravo III outdrive, the raw water pump is on the engine and belt driven.
2. That impeller is a service items, but it should last 250-300hrs in freshwater.
3. Depending on the engine, access can be a problem, but not on your boat - another pretty straight forward maintenance item.
So now that you know the price includes replacing wires on both the main and generator and the water pump impeller, the pricing has moved from ridiculous high to just high. When you are talking full retail from a dealer for OEM parts, some of the wire kits, spark plug kits and impellers can add up and then of course the labor.
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Crap, well I'm talking to another mechanic now. Someone my surveyor recommended.
Chris-380
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Seems most do the impeller every other season. Mine were changed out summer of 2019, I will do it this summer again. I have friends that go longer, and have one on board and change it when they see a rise in temp. I don’t want to chase those broken impeller pieces down and have to do it on a hot engine....
Henry Boyd
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Did the same with the 496, every other season until I had to replace the pump. On the other hand, the Volvos get swapped every year.
Just left the shop my surveyor recommended. $1300 for everything including the impeller for the engine. That's with me pulling it on my trailer for him to do the gear oil/lube.
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that's quite a difference...
Soulshine
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Now you know who’s who and why.
No DIY? You could save another 8 or 9 hundred.
No DIY? You could save another 8 or 9 hundred.
BillK2632
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That seems more reasonable. It won't hurt and some people do it every year for peace of mind, but you really don't need the impeller changed again if you just did it in June. I have an Alpha I now which is a different animal, but my old boat had BIII's and I was changing them every 3yrs and having no issues. You can lay your had on top of the risers and get a feel on what kind of shape the impeller is in. One riser is always hotter than the other, BUT you should be able to easily lay your hand on either one. If one is too hot to comfortably keep your hand on it, then it's time to start planning to change the impeller. Do this with the engine warm and idling.
I used to, but my business now would earn me multiple times that amount in the time it would take for me to do it myself.
With the more reasonable quote I'll just go ahead and do it all. That way everything is on the same timeline...if that makes sense.
