Ok friday i got a tune up in my 88' TII and it was 79$ cheap.....im sponsered so im not complaining, but anyways he says that i have a turbo crack or exhaust manifold crack....thats why my turbo is spooling up as quick. Thats not bothering me....he also said that i need a new mass air flow sensor and it would cost 1400$ for a new one and 6 hours of labor which at 45$/hour adds up....could someone explain to me why this is so much and y it takes so long?

Also my car isnt idling very well either....some times it runs at 500rpm and almost dies...(dies atleast twice in the mornings) and then after i race its at 1200rpm...could someone tell me whut to do thx

james

 

The title of your thread Is suggestive of an Instant closing of your thread and a warning set on you. To bad I'm not a Moderator of this forum. Be more selective In the choice of words next time.

 

A mass air sensor is a 15-20 minute swap, not 6 hours. Perhaps he is including the time to replace the exhaust manifold?

And your thread has been edited to remove the racially/ and religiously offensive comment. The next time you will be banned.

 

but 6 hours of labor....ill lift the engine myself and put it on myself...im accessible to lifts and engine hoists....but how hard would it all be?

 

There would be no reason to lift the engine, for either the exhaust manifold or the AFM

 

but y the hell would u need 6 hours? u know whut im gonna let him do it and im gonna sit there for 6 hours w/ a stop watch and time him...to make sure i get my moneys worth...also 1400$ for a mass air flow sensor? come on ...theres one on ebay for 25$

 

I'd quote 6 hours for a AFM R&R and Turbo & manifold R&R, but I'd probably do it in half that.

Book says 4 hours for a turbo R&R in car.

But regardless, if it is that big of a deal, then why don't you just do it yourself???

 

This "guy" sounds suspiciously like a Mazda Dealership.

How far off book hours and new parts prices is this quote? Not far.