how much $$ to get turbo replaced

squirelly87 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 03:39 PM

What is a fair price to change a turbo out for someone. After doing all my stuff to my truck I now have people asking me to work on there truck. I have done a bunch of car repairs, but this is the first for medium duty diesel repairs. I build semi truck transmsissons and diffs for my day job, but first time doing medium duty diesel repair.

**Six0~Stroker** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 03:41 PM

If I was to do it, I would charge around $100...
its about 1-3 hours of work depending on how turbo wants to act on its way back in LOL

squirelly87 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 03:47 PM

Unfortunately I have gotten good at taking my turbo out. Last time for my IPR valve it only took me around 2 hours to remove and replace it. But I can see it going different if his turbo has never been out before.

**Fantom** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 03:57 PM

If it were me doing it, I'd say around $1,000, but that's just me

**Six0~Stroker** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 03:59 PM

My labor time was for some peoples trucks.....Not going to name names...^^^^

Some exhaust pipes are RUSTED on that sucker... trust me!
AND, some bolts are stripped from a "not so smart" person that tries to do it with a 12 point socket (especially the back and drivers side bolts)

**Raul@Stealth Automotive** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 04:00 PM

most shops charge an hourly rate of at least 100 an hour.... so depending on how long it takes you to do it i would say at least 200.00

***Bluedemon6.0*** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 04:03 PM

My time is worth about $27 an hour, knowing me I'd do it for a couple of beers.

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twoicebergs · #8 (**permalink**) 12-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Depends on the friend factor. What would a shop would charge? $0-$60/hr would be fair for 2 hrs, maybe even a bit low if you really don't want to do it. Of course the problem then becomes who does what next and what happens if you break it? Insurance a concern?

I do lots of stuff for free! Mostly trouble-shooting and welding. It usually gets paid forward.