Suzuki DF140A Service cost S.Devon

lakelandterrier · 12 July 2018, 17:42

It's time to get the annual service (70 hours total) so 50 hours of running since last (first) service on my DF140 (2016). The 20 hour service I did not have to pay for, so no benchmark.

What sort of cost is this service now - assuming all is fine and only the normal stuff - oils, seals, filters, etc... need replacing for peace of of mind, and how long should it take?

My non-mechanical mind estimates 2-3 hours work and cost of in the region of £300? It be good to know before I 'phone the local agents for their price.

I know many will do this sort of service themselves, but I don't want to compromise engine warranty, and more importantly have neither the skills, tools or desire to do it myself.

Cheers,

LT

whisper · 12 July 2018, 18:22

I’d contact Duncan Bradford, he has a shop in Salcombe

Pikey Dave · 12 July 2018, 21:31

I've just paid £380 for a routine annual service.

lakelandterrier · 12 July 2018, 22:11

Thanks PD, may be a bit more than I originally thought - but a realistic view helps to sense check quotes from anyone who might be trying to take the proverbial!

Alex, thanks for the steer, although not that far as the crow flies, by road, Salcombe's a fair tow.

Orwell boy · 12 July 2018, 22:21

I just paid £390 for 3rd service on 4 cyl honda ,including impeller change

gpsguru · 12 July 2018, 23:06

Give Sea Swift a call over at Ruby farm .............

My mate has a pair of DF140's on his offshore ......... I will ask him tomorrow who does the service and how much ........... he owns a garage (and also Blue Water Trailers) so any service work he has done would need to be top notch ......watch this space ...............

Pikey Dave · 13 July 2018, 07:04

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Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

Thanks PD, may be a bit more than I originally thought - but a realistic view helps to sense check quotes from anyone who might be trying to take the proverbial!

Alex, thanks for the steer, although not that far as the crow flies, by road, Salcombe's a fair tow.

IRRC, the service kit was £160, the rest labour & oils. It's a farce imo, the impeller/plugs etc were like new (I've kept them[emoji106]) it's just a money making exercise whilst they've got you for the warranty.

jeffstevens763@g · 13 July 2018, 09:59

where did you take it this time dave

Pikey Dave · 13 July 2018, 11:23

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where did you take it this time dave

Central Marine, same as last time

jeffstevens763@g · 13 July 2018, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Central Marine, same as last time

last time my full service was £346 this time because of low hours due to a warranty job last year i paid £187 that was checking for a fault i had on the mull trip too nothing found till i got home looked at the old plugs one without a gap guessing put in last service straight out the box

69cmw · 13 July 2018, 13:29

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

last time my full service was £346 this time because of low hours due to a warranty job last year i paid £187 that was checking for a fault i had on the mull trip too nothing found till i got home looked at the old plugs one without a gap guessing put in last service straight out the box

What size and make of engine was that for?

jeffstevens763@g · 13 July 2018, 13:39

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Originally Posted by 69cmw

What size and make of engine was that for?

25 hp doesn't seem to be much difference in small and large my 90 hp was about that yearly service

lakelandterrier · 05 August 2018, 09:21

Have had the engine serviced - was very surprised that they had changed the water pump - only 70 hours of use and no problems with it. On questioning this was told this is a standard part of the service. I don't recall the water pump on my DF100 being changed annually as part of the "standard" annual service. Is this normal for a recent DF140?

Pikey Dave · 05 August 2018, 10:21

I've just had mine done (again[emoji849]) & yes, the pump is a standard service part. The service kit is a standard Suzuki part & contains, impeller, impeller plate, plugs, fuel filter etc. Everything for the service apart from the oils is included in the box. Iirc, the kit retails at about £160 but you can get it cheaper online. Labour was around £250 ish. I kept the old parts from my service, the plugs were spotless & the impeller was like new. When the engine is out of warranty, they'll be going back in[emoji6]

lakelandterrier · 05 August 2018, 16:00

Thanks PD,

Cost may be more reasonable than I first thought then if pump is changed as standard.

Parts kit & oils nearly £200, but labour nearly £300 (bur did include a bit of travel to the yard. Still £500+ was more than I was expecting.

Will just have get out more to dilute the cost!

Cheers,

LT