my fiance is stuck in alabama with this problem!!!! he has to wait until tomorrow morning for them to get it fixed on!!! anyone know how long it takes to get it done?
2006-12-28 09:19:22 · 9 answers · asked by glamrockstar22 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
a quality shop should be able to do it in a day or so, but their may be people ahead of your boyfriend, 1st come 1st served
2006-12-28 09:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors involved here...such as 4, 6, or 8 cyl. emissions equipment, air conditioner and other accessories.
To replace the head gasket on my 88 F250 V-8 truck takes about 12 hrs because the whole top of the engine has to be cleared of emissions and fuel injection systems, and other components. Remove the head, clean, install the gaskets and reassemble.
on the other hand some 4 cyl engines can remove and replace in a couple of hours.
A good mechanic can generally beat the flat rate...so can a poor one but be careful of him.
2006-12-28 17:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the car. usually with a knowledgable mechanic, should be around 4-5 hours if not less, or could be more. but that is just a typical estimate.
2006-12-28 17:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very long once they get all the needed parts in. Never rush a good mechanic. If you want it bad, that's how you'll get it. You're looking at maybe 4 hours once everything is in place.
2006-12-28 17:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same 2-4 hrs for an easy one, it all depends on the car
just ask the mechanic how long when you drop it off
he will give you a time frame
2006-12-28 17:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by momo2765 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on average a typical shop once they start on it will take 4 to 5 hours. with cleaning the surfaces putting the new one on and they will generally let it dry for just alittle bit and check it.
2006-12-28 17:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he takes it to a repair shop, they also have other cars to work on as well, so it could take a couple of days... and that is if they have the parts in stock.
2006-12-28 17:21:52 · answer #7 · answered by Urban Informer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the car. normall 6-8 hours though.
2006-12-28 17:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by alittleboyonherbike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what type of vehicle it is under normal conitions it can be done in about 2 hours
2006-12-28 17:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋