Rb25de 100,000km Major Service Cost

[The_Scroop]

Hey people

Did a search but didn't find what I was exactly looking for.

I've hit 100,00km on my n/a r34 25gt so its time for a major service. Since I haven't had any experience myself I wanted to get it done by a pro. I was given a quote of $1100 by a jap import mechanic down my way, is this a normal price? I didn't get full details but that includes new spark plugs, timing belt, and im assuming bearings and seals. As well as the standard service like dropping oil, coolant etc.

What should I be paying for a major service including parts?

Also found this http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ni...or+service+cost so I was thinking of buying the parts myself to save money and just get the mechanic to do the install.

Cheers

Dom

[Moodles2]

It's about 4-6hrs in labour, $1100 sounds about right if they are supplying everything, otherwise thats alittle high

[PIOTREK]

i would say a little high! if this includes a water pump then its not too bad- probably change the water pump too!

[iseekool]

Assuming they provide quality items (genuine or reputable aftermarket brand) it sounds fair.

Ensure they use quality fluids/oils as well, because there is no point of having good parts without good fluids/oils to protect them.

Also keep around $700 aside because sooner or later your ignition coils will start to give trouble (most R34s face this issue around 100,000km).

If you don't have experience I'd say it is good insurance - especially if you start factoring in the hassle of breakdowns, towing, cost of fixing engine damage and the days you will not have a car it will easily cost much more than $1100.

[The_Scroop]

thanks for the replies

Yeah he definitely uses top quality oils and fluids, one of those mechanics who cringes at the thought of people putting cheap shit into their imports.

I'll call up to see if it includes a water pump, otherwise might see if i can supply parts instead. Considering i'm putting in about $550 worth of parts, he'd be charging $550 for labour + the normal service items like fluids...so maybe it isn't so unreasonable.