Holy Hoot Man,
$3000....1500 of it in Labor....I think it's time for you to become the
mechanic you always new you could be. First off, contact Dick Burger at
(British Parts Connection? Help me here guys and gals), ask him to give you a
quote for the above mentioned parts.
Get yourself all the manuals you can get your hands on.
Go to Sears and buy a modest set of tools.
Have at it slow and easy.
Remember, we're here for ya man. Don't despair, all these things are
manageable from the relative comfort of your own garage. You also have a
comparable worth to judge your time and effort against.
You are in the beginning of a long strange trip, but it's well worth it.
Chris Prugh
72 Spitfar
Morgan Hill, CA
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From: Mark S. Lepore, MD[SMTP:Sirmoog@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 1997 1:52 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: aaaaahhhhhh !!! What have I done !?!
What have I done?
My '71 Tr6 that I bought less than a month ago needs major work, or so a
recent mechanic says. I'd like people's opinions on these prices, and
alternatives, aside from me doing it myself, which I'm not confident I
could do. Symptoms: lots of play in the steering; the car sags to the
passenger side; carb leaks fuel, and idle is too high. My gut feeling
is that their labor rate is too high, and perhaps some of the things
really don't need to be done:
1)Install a new rack, new tie rod ends, a new shaft and u joint and
align the front end. Parts $535, labor $205
2) Install front springs - Parts $76, Labor $220
3) Install rear springs - Parts $90, Labor $138
4) Install front end "major suspension kit", which replaces all the worn
bushings and things like that. - Parts $638, Labor $550
5) Carb rebuild (both carbs) Parts - $86, Labor $330
6) Install new vacuum advance $65 for used part, $55 labor
Any and all input would be appreciated.
Sirmoog
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