auto techs - some labor advise please

[redfirepearlgt]

Assume you were hired to replace an engine in a 2006 Chev Trailblazer. An inline 4.2L 6 cylinder. The complete engine assembly less tranny and wiring harness. What would be the fair market labor rate and total labor shop hours to do this job? Nothing to do with any dealership or any person on this website. Just checking up on someone's character for a friend. Thanks.

[bangingears]

I have gone a few, 21-24 hours is the going rate

[bangingears]

looks like this.....:cool2:

[plated]

that looks like a shitty job..remember workin for bernie his a/c unit blowing hot air in your work area or do you remember paul:lol:

[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks, Thats all I needed. Have a good weekend.

[bangingears]

that looks like a shitty job..remember workin for bernie his a/c unit blowing hot air in your work area or do you remember paul:lol:

:lol::lol:, Paul, lol and his jaggguar vander plaus

[plated]

:lol::lol:, Paul, lol and his jaggguar vander plaus

c'mon chris don't whip it.... i'll never forget vandapaul and his jaaaaaag and greazy ass hair and fogged up glasses.. rtfo thats good stuff rite there,i wonder if bernies still sleeping on that chair.. stop it my eyes are watering i'm laughing so hard

[Dirtyd0g]

The chilton labor manual for a direct swap engine that does not require component transfer is 17.3 labor hours. Figuring an automatic transmission, cruise control,power steering and a skid plate on a 4wd.
Alan

[inferno50]

Just out of curiosity what is the mechanical labor rate now. Body is 46 an hour.

[97dustang]

my dealership charges $90 an hour

[Dirtyd0g]

I charge $50 per hour for common domestics, rates vary on foreign vehicles when it takes additional time to find and aquire parts.
Alan

[KB1]

Our hourly rate at Volvo is $120.00 :eek:

[bangingears]

$85 average

[Brandon Alsept]

Alldata shows 21.3
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts 21.3
Includes: Transfer Of Fuel & Electrical Components. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
NOTE
With Tank Shield, Add 0.5
With Full Time 4WD, Add 0.2

[blown96cobra]

The Chevy Dealer I work at would charge around $2300 with fluids and misc. stuff included. This is at 85$ hour.