GL: $$$ on a simple repair

[Elaine Reib]

Bryan,
This is exactly why the more you can do the better off you are. Our 
transmission shattered when docking.  Bob removed it and took it to a diesel 
TRUCK repair shop. Total cost $1500 including rental car. If we had the 
marine repair take it out and then put it back in it was going to be more 
than $7000. IF you can, change your own oil. Replace your own fuel pump. 
Replace your own glow plugs. Bob did not know how to do much of this but 
when we started but he read his manuals and had enough faith in himself to 
do it.  (I was always glad I didn't need surgery or he may have taken on the 
challenge) Find AUTO and BIG truck parts that match up like glow plugs. Same 
plug but Volvo Marine wanted $125 each and at Advanced Auto they were $12 
each. Same EXACT plug for a Mercedes car. You tell me why!

Elaine
717-479-5012
ELReib at comcast.net
Co-founder, Skipper Bob Publications
----- Original Message ----- 

> Conclusion : in 2 months, I spent more on "accessories" around the engine
> than I did for fuel in the last 4 years.
>
> Bryan
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