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So what's the damage like when you have to get a new one installed? Any Maryland, DC, Virginia guys had to do this yet? Wasn't driving the car hard but hit a good section of bumps and the traction light came on and i felt the wheel hop so i got off the gas and it was to late...
Any help or suggestions would really help right about now.
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I will do that, Cadillac dealership in Waldorf said 1200 for install and 1593 for new diff.
They can rebuild for 1093 maybe...
They can rebuild for 1093 maybe...
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What ever you do...do not rebuild. Thats like putting a band aid on a stab wound...
Just get a new (or slight used one to save a few bucks), and throw that in there.
Or...if you have the extra cash, buy an 8.8 from CS and throw that bitch in there.
Just get a new (or slight used one to save a few bucks), and throw that in there.
Or...if you have the extra cash, buy an 8.8 from CS and throw that bitch in there.
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$1200 labor?! That's ridiculous! warranty time for that job is 3.4 hours. Cash time should be around 5.5-6 the MOST. So unless your dealer charges $200 an hour for labor, you're getting porked.
$1593 for the diff alone isn't too bad though. List price at my place is $2827.
$1593 for the diff alone isn't too bad though. List price at my place is $2827.
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having trouble sourcing a used one in my area... called like three junkyards and no V's...
Labor rates in this area are terrible... some spots at 98 a hour others at 108. Wishin
this happened when i was home in Detroit...
Labor rates in this area are terrible... some spots at 98 a hour others at 108. Wishin
this happened when i was home in Detroit...
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if your car is out of warranty, dont be going back there for any type of work. they are major ripoffs man. max should be $600 for install a new diff and $1400 for the new diff. Get either hendrix engineering or G-force anti wheel hop axles when you install that new diff. You dont want this to happen again so whats another $500 for axles.
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If you plan on keeping this guy for a while, and have the cash, you could always upgrade the diff. Somewhere in the 5K range for parts for a 9 or 8.8.
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Let me know if you need a hand. Call up to Ourisman Chevy and ask for Travis. Tell him you know Big Chris, and he'll give you the lowest price possible (his price is less than Lindsay's).
If you can swing it, I'd get the 8.8"
If you can swing it, I'd get the 8.8"