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Re: 20 Hrs Just For A Head Gasket? Doesn't Sound R (archive)
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Posted by Todd Kenyon on October 04, 2001 at 21:23:39:

In Reply to: 20 Hrs Just For A Head Gasket? Doesn't Sound Right posted by Tim In PA on October 04, 2001 at 20:40:56:

I could be wrong, I was quoted that once by a decent shop. The standard labor charge for a non-M engine is 12 hours afaik to pull and reattach head. Should an M engine be 8 hours more? I agree it sounds excessive.

I think the typical labor charge is 20 hours. And of course that assumes you have the right tools and experience. Take a look at this link that details the rebuild of an E34 M5 engine. Scares the crap out of me. It's one thing if you could just get a replacement engine for $1000 if you screwed it up... the consequences of %#$@ing it up are too great IMHO. I would leave it to an expert.


It doesn't need it, but it would be nice to know when it does.





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