<VV> Starter Installation Question

[Charles Lee]

At 64, that's about how long it takes me -

Anyone have a Flat Rate Manual that shows how long it takes a mechanic with 
tools, lift, and experience to do it ?

Maybe it was the mechanic just making up flat rate hours ?

When I've said that I can beat the Flat Rate Manual, I was taking the 
mechanics word for the labor time, but I never actually verified what the 
FRM said, so that may be another area I need to be less trusting, and reduce 
my ignorance, by asking to see the manual that they use to calculate ?

On the ZX-2 ZTEC cylinder head, I was quoted anywhere from 7.5 to 10.7 
hours, depending on the shop.

I've also found that asking such questions makes them not want to work on my 
car.  I wonder why's that ?  Hmmm...

Charlie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Norris" <ricknorris at suddenlink.net>
To: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Starter Installation Question


>
> Bill,
> It is easier to do this job wiyh the left rear wheel removed. In my 
> younger
> days I could do this in about 20 minutes!
> Now, that is a nap!
>
> Rick Norris
> #36 Sunoco Corvair
> www.corvairalley.com
>
> B"H
>
> Hi folks!
>
> Has anyone figured out a good way to install a starter on a 110 engine? I
> got
> under the car with my mechanic's creeper, the car was up on ramps, but I
> just
> couldn't get at that top bolt!
>
> Further, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the strength to lift the new starter,
> and
> hold it in place while I put the bolts through.
>
> I was wondering if it would be easier to jack the driver's side up, remove
> the
> rear wheel, and try to access the starter from the wheel well?
>
> I'd appreciate any adivce. If it can only be done from directly under the
> car,
> I'm afraid I'm gonna have to let a mechanic do it, who has a lift.
>
> Thanks!...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG
>
>
>
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