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thom4782 · 11-14-2012, 02:27 PM

The parts and labor estimator guide I have suggests that the gaskets are about $75 each side. It also suggest that the total labor hours for replacing the gasket for both banks is between 9 and 12 hours.

I believe this estimate assumes that the heads do not require any machining.

I don't have a great sense for how accurate these estimates are. Onlne prices for the gaskets range between $40 and $90. So maybe the estimator is in the ballpark if not a bit high.

So my guess is that the repair will cost about $1500 to $1800 depending on labor rates.

11-14-2012, 02:27 PM	#14
thom4782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Foster City CA Posts: 1,099	The parts and labor estimator guide I have suggests that the gaskets are about $75 each side. It also suggest that the total labor hours for replacing the gasket for both banks is between 9 and 12 hours. I believe this estimate assumes that the heads do not require any machining. I don't have a great sense for how accurate these estimates are. Onlne prices for the gaskets range between $40 and $90. So maybe the estimator is in the ballpark if not a bit high. So my guess is that the repair will cost about $1500 to $1800 depending on labor rates.