3800 price quote on torque converter install

[imported_silverbullet]

anybody know what most shop charge to install torque converter? i was at northwest transmission shop friday and asked for price quote. i was freaked out when he told me $450 . the mechanic said that's including replacing the seal and new fluids. he said it will take almost a day to do that. i told him my tranny just recently been rebuilt and i don't need new seal or change the fluid, but he told me that's what he charged. i never done any major work like that before and am wondering if that's the price most shop charge. btw i saw a red GTP with ilgpc sticker on the back window is that someone here?

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[imported_Ron Vogel]

They need to replace the seal. It's only a $10 part, but if it's not changed during an install it can get nicked and cause a leak.

Actually that seems like a fair shop price considering what has to be done.

 

[Mike K]

$450 is more than fair.

 

[syP]

yes.. they even hook up ILGPC members...



you realize they have to drop the sub frame for that rion.

 

[smknL67]

Changing the convertor is a big job on a FWD car, It took me 6 hrs to change mine = ( and that is with my buddy helping. I think $450 is fair shop price.

 

[BumpinGTP]

Basically with a converter install you are paying for the trans to be removed and replaced, which most 3800 specific shops charge $450 for, so Northwest's price seems right in line, especially as it includes them doing the new seal and fluids. If you have the ability to remove either the trans or the motor you can do it yourself. You can do it either way, so whichever is easiest for you.