Was finally able to speak with Brian, the mechanic/owner, & his shop rate is $75/hr. So, if to R & R the tranny is 3 hrs, replace the clutch/pressure plate, etc is about a 30-40 minute job, & to install a new rear main rope seal is another 30-40 minutes, then I should be looking at 4 hours & no more than 4 1/2. That will set me back about $350 plus tax. Considering my situation living in an HOA, & that my buddies are ailing with health issues right now & can't help me, I think having this mechanic do the work just might be the way to go. I like wrenching and also saving money by doing my own work when I can, but I'm up against the wall on this one. At least I'll have the old truck back on the road & I'll start enjoying driving it again.
Next time I'm buying a 40 acre ranch where I can have horses, goats, a chicken coop, and........ a big 'ole shop where I can work on my stuff and nobody can tell me I can't!!! Ha!
