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Originally posted by unclebilly
$128 to replace the dist is a blatent rip off. Especially when they billed seperately for new plug wires and cap.
Replacing the dist is a 20 minute affair including setting the timing. I did mine in the parking lot behind a industrial hose shop when I had to fix the oil lines leading to my cam shafts and tensioners.
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You're right, there seems to be some overlap between the 425 general labor and the 127 dist install. But, I think there was more to it than just dropping it in and timing it. A lot times an invoice will show check this and check that as part of the regular maintenance. 425 for the usual labor for a full service tune up is not bad. Still, it borders on double billing. I'm sure there's an explanation or another shop.
Furthermore, if the wires were truly OEM from Porsche, the shop got a 10% discount, last I knew. If they were from one of the 2-3 major wholesale distributors where shops and the likes of places like Pelican Parts get a lot of aftermarket items, then they made some money, IMO. I don't care for that tactic if they did that, but Dan didn't say they did. So, they likely paid a lot for the parts.