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Re: What Is Cost Of V-12 Head Gasket Fix? (archive)
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Posted by Scott mc on October 03, 2000 at 11:30:16:

In Reply to: What Is Cost Of V-12 Head Gasket Fix? posted by Jim Derrig on October 01, 2000 at 12:38:48:

Had similar experience with my 91 750. First dealer quoted me about the same as you. I used another dealer. Labor cost for R&R both heads should be around $1200. I ended up paying over $3000, but I had both heads milled w/ 3 angle valve jobs, replaced radiator, water pump, intake gaskets, plug wires, fan clutch, hoses, belts, thermostat, motor mounts, and a few other items. I supplied a lot of my own parts. Dealer supplied head gaskets to warantee work through heads (I think gaskets were around $180 each).

I would shop around, the quote is too high and I'm betting the quote does not include alot of the stuff I listed.

It certainly makes sense to replace alot of needed items while the work is being done, but you should be able to supply many of your own parts - use a mail order house like Eurasian, etc. and save about half.

The dealer I had the work done at did not do a very good job and I had to bring the car back several times for leaks and such. Also left splash guards off and put grease stains on my interior - not my idea of a pro.

Look around, see if you can bring your own parts, and join CCA for labor discount if applicable. You should be able to get the price down considerably from that. I would ask the dealer for hours needed for job and what parts they are replacing - some do not include intake gaskets on their quote. Unless the gaskets are new, I would have them done (mail order ~$375 vs. dealer over $600). Independent shops can be O.K., but make sure they have some experience with the v-12s. Basic quote for having both heads R&Red with parts and labor (machining should add about $500) should be around half of what you were quoted. I'm not sure what else the quote you got included. I never found out with the first quote I got, I towed the car away after paying $75 diagnostic. Maybe they planned on dropping the oil pan for $1000.
Hopefully you have other options in you area. Definitely get other quotes.

Good Luck

Scott McFarland

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