Technical Radiator fitting + Alternator belt...time

[OBUQ]

Hello,

Just had an alternator belt replaced + a new radiator fitted.

Mechanic has not given me the bill yet, but one of his workers said it was going to be high due to the time it took...

Anyone estimate garage time for each job - alternator belt + new radiator?

Thanks...

 

[Danimurtgm]

Hello,

Just had an alternator belt replaced + a new radiator fitted.

Mechanic has not given me the bill yet, but one of his workers said it was going to be high due to the time it took...

Anyone estimate garage time for each job - alternator belt + new radiator?

Thanks...

I replace the belt alone and it took me almost 20' with the right wheel which must be taken off. The radiator must take a lot of time. Flushing the coolant, disconnecting hoses, removing old radiator and inserting the new one. Between that you must wash the coolant circuit and flushing 3 to 5 times and then to refill the coolant. So it takes time. This operation took me almost 3-4 hours.

The workshops prices are on labor hour and are established by the garage itself.