propulsion1

My new mechanic quoted me $600 total (parts and labor) to replace my Front left LCA/Knuckle/Bearing; but would not tell me what the breakdown of parts/labor cost is. He said this does not include the hub, assuming that it is still usable.
I have no clue if this is correct or reasonable. I know the bearing costs about $50+, but no idea what the LCA or Knuckle costs.He said that the bearings will be unusable after removed from the knuckle, and that I should also re-align my car after that.

He also quoted 700+ for timing belt and water pump replacement (parst & Labor). IS that reasonable?

Any inputs? I need to tell him by tmrw as he needs to order parts. Thanks.

propulsion1

Any suggestions? Or if anyone can provide a rough breakdown of the part prices.
He said this will take roughly 4 hrs of labor.

Thanks.

Mugen Mike

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Tell him to screw himself. Any honest mechanic will give you a breakdown on cost of parts & labor.

You should be able to find a cost on parts here: http://www.acuraautomotivepart...cgry5=

baonest

you should be able to work on these parts yourself. save $$

propulsion1

Thanks for the reply. I cannot find the price of the knuckle or LCA. I think the knuckle is listed as 200+, and the LCA as 50+ but cannot confirm. I woudl work on it myslef, but it is getting cold here. Thanks.

Bbasso

WOAH those prices are being robbed without a gun, look else where!

where are you maybe someone on here could help you out or recommend a place near you.

JeffS

LCA - $250 retail
knuckle - $250 retail
bearing - $60 retail

$560 retail

So... how are you guys coming to the conclusion that he's getting screwed?

Bbasso

Sorry I was refering to "He also quoted 700+ for timing belt and water pump replacement (parts & Labor). IS that reasonable?"

should have been clear.

JeffS

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That IS insane. There seemed to be several people saying the knuckle/lca replacement was high.

The thing is... these parts, especially the lca can be bought for next to nothing used. I'd just want to know that I was, in fact, getting new parts if I was spending that kind of money.