Could someone

Grumpy13 · 2023-03-17T12:41:35-0400

Could someone on here please give me the flat rate time to replace the y-pipe on my 2005 F250, 6.0l, 4x4 automatic. I don't have access to manuals and don't want to pay just for this. Believe mine is split have very high pitched squeal when first started cold, goes away when hot. Not able to roll under and look for carbon tracks

matthewd11 · 2023-03-17T12:53:34-0400

I can get you exact published times on Monday, but I would expect to pay at least 5 hours labor depending on how rusty things are.

Captain Sampson · 2023-03-17T22:12:11-0400

matthewd11 said:
I can get you exact published times on Monday, but I would expect to pay at least 5 hours labor depending on how rusty things are.

Well I’m getting mine done this Tuesday. Quote was $400, or about 5 hours. That with me supplying the pipe. Turbo being split and cleaned also.

bismic1 · 2023-03-17T22:28:10-0400

That's a pretty good labor rate. Obviously not a Master Diesel tech rate!

Captain Sampson · 2023-03-17T22:42:21-0400

bismic1 said:
That's a pretty good labor rate. Obviously not a Master Diesel tech rate!

Guy works on powerstrokes only. Even does a lot of the local ford dealers work, sub-contracted. I vetted him closely and he is no joke a power stroke mechanic. I’m very particular about my truck, no one else has ever touched it. I’m not able to do that kind of work anymore so I’m giving him a shot at it. Time will tell…

bismic1 · 2023-03-17T22:51:37-0400

Not casting any doubts on that particular person. Just go ask a dealership what the hourly rate for a Master Techs time. It is $150+ these days.

Glad you are getting a favorable rate, not everyone can.

Captain Sampson · 2023-03-17T23:07:04-0400

bismic1 said:
Not casting any doubts on that particular person. Just go ask a dealership what the hourly rate for a Master Techs time. It is $150+ these days.

Glad you are getting a favorable rate, not everyone can.

Your right, dealers charge an couple arms and legs these days.

bismic1 · 2023-03-17T23:19:35-0400

Because Dealerships do - many (IMO most) shops do as well.

HydroTek · 2023-03-18T22:41:28-0400

bismic1 said:
Not casting any doubts on that particular person. Just go ask a dealership what the hourly rate for a Master Techs time. It is $150+ these days.

Glad you are getting a favorable rate, not everyone can.

The dealer shop may get that rate, but not the Tech -- be lucky to get 1/5th of that

bismic1 · 2023-03-18T22:47:40-0400

Ridiculous isn't it!

Grumpy13 · 2023-03-24T13:30:43-0400

Yep. Checked couple of dealers...on 150 and 160 hourly door rates. Now the mechanic tells me they are going by some flat rate program and they calculate warranty plus 40% or the flat rate and charge which is higher. The other issue is trying to just get an estimate from them. The phone goes to an automated answering and sends to a "scheduler " to make an appointment. Ask for estimate and they tell you they will have an advisor call you....no return call. When I left the industry the door rate was 100 flat rate hour and I was lucky to make 25. When I started I was making 60% so look at it now. Texas has hissy fits if union is even whispered....first hand knowledge here...basically caused me to have to leave...could not get a job close to home...was told by several managers that my reputation preceded me and they would not ever hire me.

matthewd11 · 2023-03-24T21:53:30-0400

Sorry I forgot about this. I come up with 4.7 hours on shop key. Your price is dirt cheap.

Could someone

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