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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Spark, Distributor.
Mileage: 125 miles.

Asked on October 7, 2011

1971 chevelle malibu, running rough, not passing emissions (HC at idle at 1800 ppm). Do these seem reasonable diagnoses and charges? Questions to ask

Estimate price is parts, labor and tax. Trouble shooting $135.00 Tune-up $518.00parts: distributor cap, rotor, ignition coil, point set, spark plugs and spark plug wires, and air filter Carb rebuild $343.00parts: carb kit and float AIS - top engine clean and oil change $195.00 Fuel Filter $53.00 Air Filter $12.00 Bulb $2.00
Avatar Asked by kcarrico69

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Replied on October 7, 2011

I does sound a bit high, have you had this work done? if not i would go get a second opinion, nearly any of the parts they want to fit can cause this alone, doing the lot sound like a scatter gun approach, hit the lot at one go and hope to get the problem solved.

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