Argument at work on pulling my cam.
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Yep, it says 18.6 hours to replace the cam. $293 to buy the stock cam through the dealer at cost. But I agree with it not taking near that long. BUT They also remove the starter and they remove the lifters and all that mess so that wont fall in, which is something we dont do. Even then, 18 hours is plenty.
Another way of lookin at it is 14.5 hrs. is what it should truly take them.
I'm w/. budhayes3, bet them that you don't have to pull engine, & then when you win, have them pay for your cam, springs, & pushrods.
Last edited by fastnblu; 02-06-2011 at 09:31 AM. Reason: Fixed my quote to StrokerAce
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Agreed. Just like u said, & someone else. Pick up tube bolt came out kinda easy, but couldn't restart it in. Not w/o dropping itin pan IDK how many times. Good thing, as a precaution, I drained oil anyway. Maybe someone w/ small fingers can do w/o droppin pan tho. That o-ring is a bear too. And make sure u get the right 1. And don't lose it.
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So, mfr's warranty is 14.5 & standard is 18.6. I'm no tech, but is that difference (or any difference) normal between warranty & standard? Std. means normal outta pocket to consumer, right? That must be why they say warr. work doesn't pay. Cause to me, it looks as tho the tech gets the short end of the deal, & customer really loses if it's outta pocket. :nunchuk1:
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Yep, it says 18.6 hours to replace the cam. $293 to buy the stock cam through the dealer at cost. But I agree with it not taking near that long. BUT They also remove the starter and they remove the lifters and all that mess so that wont fall in, which is something we dont do. Even then, 18 hours is plenty.
wow 18 hours for a cam swap! Thats unreal, take about taking advanatage!
Speaking of stealerships, anybody ever call them out on there parts pricing compare to GMpartsdirect.com? I have a few time and they have no answer for me. I'll call there to confirm part numbers on things, but never buy anything from them! I had to install all new trans lines in my 8.1L I bought one hose from the stealership that was 99 bucks from them - GMparts it was 56. (my fault for not getting it on GMparts) The rest of the parts i bought from GMparts and I got pricing from the stealerships - the total difference in parts that totaled 280+/- bucks from Gmaparts was 117 dollars cheaper! Goes to show that they rape the customers through and through
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I believe it. I get discounts at this stealership and the price are sill outa this world.
Never hurd of GMpartsdirect.com. What is it like gm parts but at the prices they should be? lol
Never hurd of GMpartsdirect.com. What is it like gm parts but at the prices they should be? lol