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Old Jan 28th, 2003, 12:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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There is a particular figure assigned to this, but I don't know what it is. You can call a local garage to find out how much labor is suggested for this job. They'll say, "it's a 4.6 hour job" or something similar, and they'll give you an hourly rate. Some shops charge you the time spec for the job and if they get it done quicker, they get more profit, and if they take longer, they eat that profit. Most shops charge you a flat hourly fee and will only give you an estimate on the amount of time.

The parts would run probably $100-$150 for all the gaskets, seals, coolant, oil, etc that it will take. The head would probably be anywhere from about $200 used to $1000 new. I really have no idea -- that's just a shot in the dark. While they're in there, you outta have them replace the timing chain, tensioners and guides, if they haven't been replaced already. Cheap insurance against something failing or weakening somewhere down the road.

Good luck.
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