Cam seal and valve cover gasket leaks
I had my timing belt & water pump replaced on my '98 TL yesterday, and was told by the dealer that my rear cam seal and valve cover gaskets are leaking for sure. He quoted me $650 to replace them and clean the motor up, to see if there is other leaks.
Thinking the price is too high, I declined it. Today I looked up online and found that the cost for replacing the seal and gaskets is mostly labor, and he is already there when replacing timing belt!!! Why hasn't the dealer told me this? Do you guys think $650 is too high? What is a reasonable price to get the leaks fixed? Thanks! Also he mentioned "sth." is soaked in oil because of the leak. I didn't hear exactly what. What could be soaked? Does it damage the engine or anything? |
well considering that the mechanic has to pull the timing belt again, as well as the valve covers, rocker arms, and cams, I'd say $650 is in the ballpark.
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shouldve changed it the same time as the timing belt . would've been ridiculously cheaper since its already out
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Originally Posted by twentynothing
(Post 12032416)
I had my timing belt & water pump replaced on my '98 TL yesterday, and was told by the dealer that my rear cam seal and valve cover gaskets are leaking for sure. He quoted me $650 to replace them and clean the motor up, to see if there is other leaks.
Thinking the price is too high, I declined it. Today I looked up online and found that the cost for replacing the seal and gaskets is mostly labor, and he is already there when replacing timing belt!!! Why hasn't the dealer told me this? Do you guys think $650 is too high? What is a reasonable price to get the leaks fixed? Thanks! Also he mentioned "sth." is soaked in oil because of the leak. I didn't hear exactly what. What could be soaked? Does it damage the engine or anything? |
:what:$650...damn thats pricey!! I got both valve gaskets left/right replaced for 140 including labor
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Originally Posted by 7 Tl
(Post 12074458)
:what:$650...damn thats pricey!! I got both valve gaskets left/right replaced for 140 including labor
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