Reseal the "Lager Deckel" ?

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

JFP is the winner. Lagar Deckel is the IMS bearing cover. The service manager faxed me an exploded view drawing showing the part which is the IMS bearing cover. That he is calling the Lagar Deckel. IMS bearing cover or retainer would suffice.

I kind of thought my local Porsche dealer was smoking crack on the parts and labor prices. I found another indy shop just 2.5 miles from my house who said he can do it all for much less. I'm going to get a written quote from him.

I would like the buy the parts myself and just have him install them. I'll need to ask.

[thstone]

While the dealer prices may seem high compared to a indie shop or DIY, they are about right for dealer pricing (which will always be very high).

For comparision, my wife had the BMW dealer put a new clutch in our 325i last year when I was on an extended business trip. Price = $1350.

If you can do a quality job yourself, you'll spend the least as a DIY. If your local shop can do it, then that route will be cheaper than the dealer. If you or the indie shop can't do it, well, then you're left with the dealer.

My only advice is to be sure that its done right because it never cheaper to remove your engine twice!

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The local indie guy is an older gentleman who claims to have almost 50 years experience working on Porshce cars. Hmmm ! Well he must be a great Porsche mechanic because his name is Hans.