E Tec 200 Ho 3 Yr Service Cost

[JKN]

I took my E Tec to an authorized dealer for the 3 yr 300 hour service. Motor had 316 hours on it.

I asked the guy in advance what it would cost. He wasn't sure but thought 350-400 as a guess. I didn't get anything in writing.

Work performed:

Run report, upgrade and test run.

Install new water pump, change oil and filters.

Replacre plugs, fuel filter, oil filter, thermostat, and zincs.

Greased power steering

Cost

Labor $658.00

Parts $316.85

Add'l $13.00

Environmental charges $14.62

Tax $24.11

Total $1026.58

has anyone else had the 3 yr service on a V 6 E Tec?

Labor seems way too high in my opinion, but I have nothing to comapare it to.

I don't mind paying, but not if I'm being over charged

thoughts/experience?

Thanks

John

[ScarabChris]

A grand for one engine? Yeah thats high! I have twin 250s and I pay a grand for both which does include the water pumps. I don't think they did thermostats though. But thats only $40.00 in parts and 30 mins labor.

What oil filter did they change? I don't think there is an oil filter.

[eliteftlaud]

my 200 hour service on my 225 four stroke was $450.00. they dont do the plugs and the impeller until the 300 hour like yours, the lower unit has to come off to get the impeller so that does add a little more time, spark plugs about 10 minutes to gap and wrench in.. seems excessive to me. i'm sure an outboard mechanic will see the thread soon enough to give you a better idea... maybe you could ask them to itemize the labor charges by hours to see what took so long..

[DJWILLIAMS]

It looks as if this was the first service this guy has ever done on that particular motor, and you paid him to learn how to do it?

That seems kinda high to me as well.

David