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Old 05-14-2018 | 05:28 PM
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Default Rocker head gasket replacement cost?
How much should it cost for a shop to replace my leaking gasket? One shop said it would cost $475+ and is a full day job. 😩
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 06:08 PM
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They are nuts. I can do it in 2 and a half hours or so and I'm an old man.
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 06:40 PM
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Can I bring it to you? Do you live in nyc? I’ll pay you!!

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They are nuts. I can do it in 2 and a half hours or so and I'm an old man.
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 08:05 PM
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No, too far away. get a manual and do it your self. Its not that hard.
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 08:11 PM
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Dont have the time, experience, or garage to do it in. I’m going to look around and see if I can find someone that can do it for a more reasonable price. Although I wish I had the time, experience, and place to do it in.

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No, too far away. get a manual and do it your self. Its not that hard.
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 08:48 PM
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Well every ones got to start some where. I once read why pay some one a lot of money to screw up your ride when you can screw it you your self for a lot less money. Made sense and I have never looked back. I once rebuilt a Pan Head in my back yard. I had no garage and it needed to be done. If I was close to you I would do it for free. Maybe you can find some one who lives close to you that can give you a hand. Good luck.
 
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Old 05-14-2018 | 09:02 PM
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I just did my rear cylinder and it was stupid easy. Watch some you tube videos and make sure you get a rocker box wrench and cosmetic gaskets.
 
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Old 05-15-2018 | 07:41 AM
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Standard shop time for both is about 2 hours. Plus some parts you'd look at maybe $250+tax @ $100/hr labor. Being in Brooklyn it wouldn't surprise me if labor rates are even higher than that.
 
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