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Old 09-08-2011, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by manfrmbklyn23 View Post
Just back from the dealer. They did a full diagnostic, pressure and leak test. There saying it can be my valve stem seals ($8,000) or valve guides another ($13,000). I feel so sick. I still owe 3yrs on the loan. I refuse to fix the car! To top it off there saying it can even be the heads and may need a rebuild. Wtf FML!!!
It sounds like they dont want the job if they are quoting that much. As someone else has already said get a few more quotes from companies who actually want the work. But when you say 'Dealer' do you mean an official BMW dealer?, if so I would try an independent BMW workshop as you probably find their labour rates are well down on the official ones.
But dont forget if you do take the heads off to do the work then you will need more spares than the valve seals, but you can get a 'top end' gasket set a bit cheaper than buying everything seperately.
I did my 4.6 overhaul myself as I wasnt going to pay the labour costs. Good luck
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