I dropped my kingpin set and swivel axles off with a machinist this
morning. I pick them up tomorrow morning, $45 later.
It took visiting three shops. The first one didn't have the tools small
enough, the second one (an exclusive Brit shop) set the price based on
what kind of car I drove up in and how I was dressed, and the third
place was the charm. I should have gone there first as they'd done good
work for me in the past. The first two places were recommended, so I'd
given them first shot.
I told the Brit shop I could buy my own reamer for $50 more than they
wanted to charge me. It's always fun when you catch a car shark at
work, just to watch the expression on their face when they realize
they've been caught. The best one was a few years back when a dealer
wanted $1600 to replace a rear main seal in a Jeep. I got it done for
$175 including parts from an honest mechanic.
- K
engl wrote:
>Thanks for all the replies to my previous post ... very much appreciated.
>I've got a couple more questions.
>
>I think I'll have to look at redoing the kingpins shortly, and I understand
>you need a reamer to do the job properly. The reamer is a tad pricey - is
>it a necessity or are there alternatives that do as good a job (i.e. can you
>do it right without the reamer).
>
>Also, as I will have to park the car outside for the summer (I have a garage
>full of other British cars much to my wife's dismay) what is the best type
>of car cover. I've had recommended a canvassy-cotton type of cover, and
>also a multilayer type. Both seem about the same price.
>
>Any guidance would be appreciated.
>
>Bob
>'65 MGB
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