Yes. Typo. It's an S4. Since the manual tranny was just replaced I'm assumgint that the engine mounts are the ones that need to be replaced. Not being familiar with this engine I just assumed that there were four.I assume you mean S4? - all four mounts? - two engine mounts and two gearbox mounts
Thanks, Appreciate the estimate.Even by an experienced Alfa shop, 3 hours is optimistic. A dealership tech, used to doing one or two sets per week, with the special tools needed for the trans mount bushing sitting in the top drawer of his tool box, and a good floor lift..... maybe. But those days are largely gone.
Access under the hood of an S4 is more obscured than the earlier models. I can be wrenching on the passenger side mount of my S2 within 3 minutes of starting the job. Bosch cars, nope.
So... a modern, well equipped, competent shop....
4 - 5 hours. A smart shop would resist quoting a flat rate, as a nearly 30 year-old car can present surprises. Rusted bolts, stripped threads, etc.
5 hours X $120/hour = $600 + $100 parts =$700.
Shop rates seem to run between $80/hr - $120/hr. The higher priced shops often appear to be the busiest, probably because word of mouth describes prompt, good quality work.
Thanks for the information. I will probably take it to my Alfa specialist anyway when it comes out of storage in the spring.Sounds steep to me. I would get the 2 motor mounts done for now to solve your belt rubbing issue.
I can usually do those in about 2 hours. Injection side is a pain compared to the exhaust side but with the right tools to wiggle your way to the mount on the injection side, it is not too hard.
The gearbox mount can be more of a problem if the person doing it does not have experience and the tools.
If your shifter is not hitting on anything due to the sagging mount, it could wait a bit longer.
JMHO
Good luck
Yes. S4. Typo. And thanks.I assume you mean S4? - all four mounts? - two engine mounts and two gearbox mounts
Correction. The clutch not the transmission was replaced. No indication on the work order that the transmission mounts were replaced so I am assuming that they will need to be done as well. Thanks for the help.Yes. Typo. It's an S4. Since the manual tranny was just replaced I'm assumgint that the engine mounts are the ones that need to be replaced. Not being familiar with this engine I just assumed that there were four.
Correction: It was the clutch not the transmission that was replaced. So assume that the trans mounts will need to be replaced as well.Yes. Typo. It's an S4. Since the manual tranny was just replaced I'm assumgint that the engine mounts are the ones that need to be replaced. Not being familiar with this engine I just assumed that there were four.
Well, regardless of whether the gearbox mount was replaced, your belt wear is usually due to the 2 motor mounts. Take a look under the hood on the exhaust side and you will see easy access. Replacing just that one might get the belt up enough until you can get to the injection side.Correction: It was the clutch not the transmission that was replaced. So assume that the trans mounts will need to be replaced as well.
Come on Jim, I will charge him only 3 hours but my rate is $200 and $300 if I have to do it in the winter since I don't have a nice shop like you!From an Alfa Tech.
There are only 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount.
1 hour exhaust side.
Intake side Carb or Bosch car 2.5 hours.
Intake Spica 1.5 hours.
The good motor mounts 80.00 if you buy them.
A little more I f I buy the parts.
Trans mount 1 hour. plus cost of mount.
My rate is 100.00 an hour.
So thats around 600.00.
I'm in Hartwell, Ga about 2 hours from Asheville.
30 plus years working on Alfas.