I have a 00 Montana with a blown head gasket. The mechanic said it would be a 700 dollar repair. This seems like too much money. Does this seem right? Has anyone had this done or know what the labor rate is on a repair to these types of vans?
2007-08-26 11:38:32 · 8 answers · asked by Lo-Boy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The labor manual calls for 11 hours for the left side and 14 hrs for the right. So, it looks like you're getting a pretty good deal.
Rick
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2007-08-26 12:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like head gasket going / gone , if it hasnt atauly gone it would be a nice cheaper repair 200- 250 but when it blown u looking at about £450 £500 to even £650 dont drive it no more untill its fixed creamy look / milkshake look on oil cap = water mixing with the oil sign of bad gasket also check ur water it prob look oily there is a special stuff u can pour in to fix head gaskets now ive only read about it so not sure when or what stage u can use it but check it out
2016-05-18 21:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Price seems right shop around for the best warranty you will find it varies from shop to shop
2007-08-26 11:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by Paul b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$700 seems cheap, considering there are 2 heads and they are buried so you can't reach them without removing the engine. Go for it.
2007-08-26 11:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
labor costs vary
ask the mechanic what kind of yacht he has
if its big, he probably has repeat business, and is probly a good mechanic and is probly honest
2007-08-26 11:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a fair price if it's done right with a warranty.
2007-08-26 11:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds resonable.. you may incur much more to solve the underlying cause of the gasket failure....
2007-08-26 11:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by John St.Louis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds very reasonable
2007-08-26 11:46:20 · answer #8 · answered by troyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋