SL/R230: My list of deficiancies and fixes for with my 2005 SL500
12-06-2022, 08:08 PM
#26
Senior Member
Rather than give them instructions, which could potentially be received as high-handed, why not ask a few probing questions instead?
Mechanics rarely like being told what to do. Most of us don't actually. Why not ask them, feigning ignorance: how do you get the shifter out? Should the pawl be replaced with another plastic piece or the milled aluminium type? If they give a vague answer to 1, and answer plastic to 2, find another indy.
You want someone who's done it before. With a hoist, I reckon I could do it in four hours, and a professional mechanic could do probably do it under three.
Mechanics rarely like being told what to do. Most of us don't actually. Why not ask them, feigning ignorance: how do you get the shifter out? Should the pawl be replaced with another plastic piece or the milled aluminium type? If they give a vague answer to 1, and answer plastic to 2, find another indy.
You want someone who's done it before. With a hoist, I reckon I could do it in four hours, and a professional mechanic could do probably do it under three.
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brownboy (12-06-2022)
12-06-2022, 10:24 PM
#27
Rather than give them instructions, which could potentially be received as high-handed, why not ask a few probing questions instead?
Mechanics rarely like being told what to do. Most of us don't actually. Why not ask them, feigning ignorance: how do you get the shifter out? Should the pawl be replaced with another plastic piece or the milled aluminium type? If they give a vague answer to 1, and answer plastic to 2, find another indy.
You want someone who's done it before. With a hoist, I reckon I could do it in four hours, and a professional mechanic could do probably do it under three.
Mechanics rarely like being told what to do. Most of us don't actually. Why not ask them, feigning ignorance: how do you get the shifter out? Should the pawl be replaced with another plastic piece or the milled aluminium type? If they give a vague answer to 1, and answer plastic to 2, find another indy.
You want someone who's done it before. With a hoist, I reckon I could do it in four hours, and a professional mechanic could do probably do it under three.
Totally agree on not being high-handed and I like your approach about asking your probing questions. I plan to bring this up at my next regular service. Good to know that 3-4 hours of labor charge is reasonable.
01-09-2023, 10:08 AM
#29
01-22-2023, 09:20 PM
#31
Thanks Tom. I have what seems like a good indy that has handled some complex issues (or at least fooled me into thinking they were complex haha)
Totally agree on not being high-handed and I like your approach about asking your probing questions. I plan to bring this up at my next regular service. Good to know that 3-4 hours of labor charge is reasonable.
Totally agree on not being high-handed and I like your approach about asking your probing questions. I plan to bring this up at my next regular service. Good to know that 3-4 hours of labor charge is reasonable.
