Wirenut2266
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- Jul 10, 2011
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So I posted a day or so ago about trying to get a replacement tank heater cord for my S185, up on water jacket near injectors. So replacement cord is $19, WOW. Before I commit to purchase I put my Fluke 87 electrical meter across leads of heater, crap, nothing, heater is burnt out. So now I call dealer ask if he has new heater, yup, $59 and if I install total around $400 !!!!! Come on are you serious? I pop out old tank heater 10 minutes, install new tank heater purchased from Napa 10 minutes, refill about a gallon and a half of antifreeze, done. Total time was less than 30 minutes, and you want $400???? I'm all about supporting my local business owners, but WOW. Napa part #11444 for $26 I understand they have overhead and expenses, but they too must understand most folks just aren't willing to chump up that kind of $$$ for a fairly basic repair. I own my own business also, I would rather charge a little less and stay busy compared to sticking it to the common folk once in awhile waiting for phone to ring. Just my two cents........ Bruce