ot 1998 gmc 1500 pickup

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I can"t believe GM screwed up and made it so easy to change alternator on 5.7 gas eng. It took 10 minutes a total of two tools. One half inch wrench fits all bolts including belt tensioner. Used crew driver to slide 4 pin electrical connector off. Still hot and humid in southwest Wi. Glad it went so well for once.
 
Makes you wonder how a dealer could charge $350 to do it and have a clear conscience doesn't it?
 
WHO said anyone in the service dept. at the stealership needs to have a clear conscience???

The salesmen and the folks in the finance office certainly are not bothered by such trivial details!
 
Same on a V6 sonoma my girlfriend had. shop in town wanted $650- $750 I seem to remember for fitting and supplying an alternator.
I Got a new Bosch for $150 from my trade supplier, and 20 mins including talking to her while I did it, Job done. Never billed her the time but if i billed at my shop rate $20/ half hour. would of done it.
She was pretty mad at the small town shop quote!.
Can"t remember the crazy hours their computer program said it would take / What those thieving A@#holes would of billed for 20 mins work, like the time it took me. I almost think the shop software tells them the hours to pull half the motor in billing changing an alternator!

Regards Robert
 
Most will tell their employees and/or future employees to check their "conscience" at the door because profit trumps all. I've worked at dealerships and could tell you stories that will make your hair stand on end.
 
Shop here charged a neighbor $300 to change the waterpump in his 5.9 Cummins plus the cost of the pump. Took me 20 minutes or less to change mine. Real ripoff artist!!
 
2 tools only? What about the battery terminal nut on the back of the alternator, and you didn't disconnect the battery? Haha, kidding ya, it is one of the easier ones out there and very limited tools and time needed. It is not that easy on all GM vehicles though.
 

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