GMP Performance

I agree 100%. We have a parts washer that we normally roll under the car and clean everything up before installing the new parts. Maybe the tech did it in a backwards order and installed it first and then cleaned it. Not sure why we didn't take/post a picture of the area once it was cleaned, but we do have a policy that all the affected areas are cleaned, especially in the transmission when there is debris like this.

As for the bolts, I will go into the shop to get that answered asap.

pfbz

First, thanks for an informative thread as well as posting some details on the potential labor costs... We internet forum guys can be a tough crowd.

I can say in general it is frustrating when vendors always do the 'PM me for price' thing, especially when it is a part vendor that is advertising a sale but doesn't want to actually disclose the sale price! (obviously not referring to this thread)

It also seems that for this particular job (clutch/IMSB/RMS) shop quotes around the country are all over the place! It isn't so much a variation in hourly rate, more a variation in just how many hours they charge to do a similar job, so it really is helpful to get some benchmarks from reputable shops that are showing exactly what work is being done.

As for cleaning, I do find that most 'shops' don't spend nearly as much time cleaning unseen areas when they are being worked on as I do, and I'm positive I don't spend nearly as much time cleaning underbody parts as KK, but in general I agree that of all the expenses associated with car repair, I'd be thrilled if a shop told me they spent an extra $90 of my money but spent some extra time really cleaning things up. Heck, these days I'm usually happy if I don't have at least a few greasy fingerprints on the body after a shop visit!