Well, here's the latest.

I picked it up today and payed the bill. parts $115.90 Labor 2-1/2 hrs
87.50.

"Removed and replaced lower unit. reseaql leak replace lower pump.

Alpha 1 waterpump kit 77.80, shift seal 17.95, lower unit grease 7.95,
trim tab 12.20

total w/tx. 211.20

we talked about it for about a half hr. and he was giving me the
details and what and how to check stuff. he was pretty thorough. he
wasn't far off his guestimation of $175. so I'm not griping.

I think it was a fair shake. now...TO THE LAKE!!

Tim