hmason
Guru
- Joined
- Aug 9, 2013
- Messages
- 2,828
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Lucky Lucky
- Vessel Make
- Pacific Mariner 65
I had the local CAT authorized service center do an inspection of our engines. They made numerous recommendations, all of a preventive maintenance nature. Items such as removing and cleaning after coolers and gear coolers, some hose replacement etc. among the items were the replacement of a radiator cap.
Today I received their estimate read just two items---the total and the first item on the estimate list.
Item 1. Replace radiator cap: Parts, $5.61. Labor, $120.83
I timed removal of radiator cap and replacing at about 8 seconds, and I am not a mechanic.
The total for both engines, which are very well maintained was in excess of $13,000 !
Have they lost their collective minds, or do they think all boaters are rich by nature. Should any TF ers need their radiator caps replaced, I'll do it for 50 bucks plus travel time of course.
BTW, when the Admiral saw the quote she said sell the boat.
Today I received their estimate read just two items---the total and the first item on the estimate list.
Item 1. Replace radiator cap: Parts, $5.61. Labor, $120.83
I timed removal of radiator cap and replacing at about 8 seconds, and I am not a mechanic.
The total for both engines, which are very well maintained was in excess of $13,000 !
Have they lost their collective minds, or do they think all boaters are rich by nature. Should any TF ers need their radiator caps replaced, I'll do it for 50 bucks plus travel time of course.
BTW, when the Admiral saw the quote she said sell the boat.