2007 Yukon Transmission R+R - Rough Labor Time?

[ford_siesta]

Hi, long time lurker and first time poster. This coming weekend I'm planning on doing a transmission swap in a 2007 GMC Yukon 4WD, and I was wondering roughly how much the labor time would be? I'm doing this job for a good family friend and I am trying to figure out a fair amount to ask for labor. The new trans is a reman with a new torque converter, and while I'm in there I'll be doing both rear u-joints as well. Like I said, this is a good family friend and I don't want to screw him over, especially with the $2k he just spent on parts, but I also don't want to sell myself short because I know this will be a beast to do without a lift. (For reference, I have worked in GM dealers pulling 6l80s and newer, so I'm familiar with these drivetrains, I just don't know a fair number to ask for labor) Another important factor is I live in the midwest, so I plan on breaking an exhaust stud or two on my way through, which makes it even harder to figure out a good price.

 

[rdezs]

I'd say plan on the weekend, a good day's work for both Saturday and Sunday unless you're really in a hurry....

For a good family friend I would go ahead and do the rear main seal while you're in there, and replace that dog bone oil diverter. Not to mention the transfer case I put and output shaft seals. I'm guessing you're already know that a heat gun is your best friend when working on unplugging the harness

 

[petethepug]

@ford_siesta thanks for mentioning it’s 4WD. Definitely Sat & Sun job.

The tip on the rear main was a good one. Don’t forget the trans cooler flush if it’s plumed into the radiator and/or an external cooler.

Start soaking those exh mani and flange bolt’s asap.

 

[donjetman]

Start soaking those exh mani and flange bolt’s asap.

for sure

 

[11bravo]

Hi, long time lurker and first time poster. This coming weekend I'm planning on doing a transmission swap in a 2007 GMC Yukon 4WD, and I was wondering roughly how much the labor time would be? I'm doing this job for a good family friend and I am trying to figure out a fair amount to ask for labor. The new trans is a reman with a new torque converter, and while I'm in there I'll be doing both rear u-joints as well. Like I said, this is a good family friend and I don't want to screw him over, especially with the $2k he just spent on parts, but I also don't want to sell myself short because I know this will be a beast to do without a lift. (For reference, I have worked in GM dealers pulling 6l80s and newer, so I'm familiar with these drivetrains, I just don't know a fair number to ask for labor) Another important factor is I liv e in the midwest, so I plan on breaking an exhaust stud or two on my way through, which makes it even harder to figure out a good price.

Do you want to know what to charge? Since you are a friend, and I imagine you are not giving any warranty, it's going to be a pretty low rate. I would not expect more than 1/3 of what the local dealer charges. If it were me, I would just give a flat rate, maybe $500, but not more. What are you going to do if he comes to you in a few months and says the transmission isn't working? He's going to think you screwed it up, and you are not going to want to do it over for free.