Shift Linkage Seal (0/1)

On Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:58:37 -0400, ghost.DeleteThis@themachine.net wrote:


Pictures didn't go the first time.

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>Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to replace the shift seal?
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>The part isn't too expensive. Its about $30 or so from the local Saab
>dealer. But they want 2 - 2.5 hours labor which is about $300 in NJ.
>I figure if they can do it in less than 2 hours I should be able to do
>it.
>
>I hope I am calling this by the correct name. Take a look at the poor
>quality pictures attached.
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>Thanks in advance.
>John
>97 Saab 900S - 220K
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I guess the $300 might be appropriate.

The car is over 9 years old and has 220,000 miles so I am trying to do
the jobs that I can do to save a few bucks.

On 12 Jul 2006 17:13:43 -0700, "yaofeng"
wrote:

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>ghost@themachine.net wrote:
>> Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to replace the shift seal?
>>
>> The part isn't too expensive. Its about $30 or so from the local Saab
>> dealer. But they want 2 - 2.5 hours labor which is about $300 in NJ.
>> I figure if they can do it in less than 2 hours I should be able to do
>> it.
>>
>> I hope I am calling this by the correct name. Take a look at the poor
>> quality pictures attached.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> John
>> 97 Saab 900S - 220K
>
>I think it is appropriate, even cheap. If you realize the access
>difficulty anyone will be having, 3 hours is not excessive.
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> Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to replace the shift seal?
>
> The part isn't too expensive. Its about $30 or so from the local Saab
> dealer. But they want 2 - 2.5 hours labor which is about $300 in NJ.
> I figure if they can do it in less than 2 hours I should be able to do
> it.
>
> I hope I am calling this by the correct name. Take a look at the poor
> quality pictures attached.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> John
> 97 Saab 900S - 220K
>
>

What part of NJ are you located? If you don't get answers to your question,
and live near Bergen county, I recommend the Swedish Connection in
Bergenfield. When I was on an assignment there a couple of years ago they
handled a few issues that came up on my 9000. I don't know if their rates
have gone up, but IIRC they would charge about $180 for a 2 hour job. I
think they charge actual time, not the inflated "book time". Both times I
was there they did an excellent job. They even helped me get a rental car
from the Thrifty agency across the street.

Walt Kienzle
1991 9000T
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On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:23:50 GMT, "Walt Kienzle"
wrote:

I live in western Monmouth county... I have two dealers about 45
minutes in either direction. Both charge about the same for labor.

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> wrote in message
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>>
>> Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to replace the shift seal?
>>
>> The part isn't too expensive. Its about $30 or so from the local Saab
>> dealer. But they want 2 - 2.5 hours labor which is about $300 in NJ.
>> I figure if they can do it in less than 2 hours I should be able to do
>> it.
>>
>> I hope I am calling this by the correct name. Take a look at the poor
>> quality pictures attached.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> John
>> 97 Saab 900S - 220K
>>
>>
>
>What part of NJ are you located? If you don't get answers to your question,
>and live near Bergen county, I recommend the Swedish Connection in
>Bergenfield. When I was on an assignment there a couple of years ago they
>handled a few issues that came up on my 9000. I don't know if their rates
>have gone up, but IIRC they would charge about $180 for a 2 hour job. I
>think they charge actual time, not the inflated "book time". Both times I
>was there they did an excellent job. They even helped me get a rental car
>from the Thrifty agency across the street.
>
>Walt Kienzle
>1991 9000T
>
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