Sponsored Content
20111021145147r.jpg)
I need to get an idea of the time and labor costs for these items. Any help will be appreciated as is all the knowledge available. Just a general cost estimate would be great.
Basic info: 1980 L-48 stock Corvette.
Rebuild the automatic transmission with a new torque converter.
Rebuild rear end with new seals and bearings.
Replace all u-joints in the drive shaft and half shafts.
The transmission and rear end are out of the car.
Thanks Dennis B.
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support Vette Registry)
Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send PMModerator
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 22720
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
$5,000,000, plus parts...
(Just kiddin!)
Depends on who does the work, really, the general labor costs in your area.
Trans O/H(a good one, not your "neighbor's brother-in-law" job) on a piddly 350 shouldn't be more than $3-400 max, depending on if there is severe hard part damage or not. Torque converter prices are all over the place, depending on what ya want. Stock, high-stall, etc. Average around $100-$150 for stock. Time? 2, maybe three hours...
The diff might be a bit more, as it is a little more exacting in nature to build, and set-up correctly...maybe $500 max. Time? 4-5 hours, depending on what all is replaced. Replacing the gear set will add considerably to that.
U-joints shouldn't be much more than $30-$40 each shaft, if that much, plus the cost of the joints, unless you supply them yourself. Time? Couple hours max for all three shafts.
or...P/M me for my address, ship it all down here, and I'll give ya the "brother-in-law" discount!
Adams' Apple 2007-10-16 19:21:42
(Just kiddin!)
Depends on who does the work, really, the general labor costs in your area.
Trans O/H(a good one, not your "neighbor's brother-in-law" job) on a piddly 350 shouldn't be more than $3-400 max, depending on if there is severe hard part damage or not. Torque converter prices are all over the place, depending on what ya want. Stock, high-stall, etc. Average around $100-$150 for stock. Time? 2, maybe three hours...
The diff might be a bit more, as it is a little more exacting in nature to build, and set-up correctly...maybe $500 max. Time? 4-5 hours, depending on what all is replaced. Replacing the gear set will add considerably to that.
U-joints shouldn't be much more than $30-$40 each shaft, if that much, plus the cost of the joints, unless you supply them yourself. Time? Couple hours max for all three shafts.
or...P/M me for my address, ship it all down here, and I'll give ya the "brother-in-law" discount!
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56 
My Link 
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sounds like Joel is looking for work.
You find a better mechanic in Texas.
Save the Wave!
Support the National Corvette Museum
Support the National Corvette Museum
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Former Member
Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Please forgive the correction Dave, I'm sure you mean "can't find" .
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
Click to see larger views!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
d
I was thinkin the same thing Jimmy !!!
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Of course you are correct. I was typing too fast to get done before lunch was over.
Save the Wave!
Support the National Corvette Museum
Support the National Corvette Museum
Be the first to like this post
Sign In to Like this post
Sign In to Like this post
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
Sponsored Content