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[nardo-R33]

Hay guys I've got a valve stem seal leak just wondering if anyone can help me find a good mechanic who can do the job with out been over priced ? Thanks

[nardo-R33]

In Sydney (ryde area would me great)

[GTR-N1]

It might help Adrian if you tell us where you live?

[Humbla]

Pretty pricey, I had to get this fixed cost me 780 but your in the city

So you should get it done cheaper. :-)

[nardo-R33]

I live in ryde.

We're did u get urs done humbla?

[nardo-R33]

I live in ryde, I've had quots for 3000 grand jus wonna see if there is anything cheaper I don't mind traveling around Sydney to. Plz help guys

[Humbla]

  On 26/03/2014 at 12:10 PM, nardo-R33 said:

I live in ryde.

We're did u get urs done humbla?

Nowra south coast, local mechanic. :-)

[533 RYC]

3 grand! What a rip off!! Obviously they didn't want to do it, that's why they quoted you so much.

Yes its labour intensive as its timing belt off, cams out & the valve assemblies are recessed in the head. I would quote around the 4-5hr mark for this job.

Question 1: how smokey is it?

Question 2: how many k's on the engine?

Question 3: who diagnosed the problem?

Question 4: do you know which cylinder it is? i.e. one oily spark plug?

Statement: A possible cause of a leaking valve stem seal could be a worn valve/guide as a worst case scenario, but you won't know that till the spring is off & check the valve in the guide.

[Humbla]

  On 28/03/2014 at 8:51 AM, 533 RYC said:

3 grand! What a rip off!! Obviously they didn't want to do it, that's why they quoted you so much.

Yes its labour intensive as its timing belt off, cams out & the valve assemblies are recessed in the head. I would quote around the 4-5hr mark for this job.

Question 1: how smokey is it?

Question 2: how many k's on the engine?

Question 3: who diagnosed the problem?

Question 4: do you know which cylinder it is? i.e. one oily spark plug?

Statement: A possible cause of a leaking valve stem seal could be a worn valve/guide as a worst case scenario, but you won't know that till the spring is off & check the valve in the guide.

This is exactly what I had, had the head reconditioned all good, to the op three grand is a joke you

Can pick up a good motor for way less than that.

Check out other mechanics who know imports there's heaps in Sydney. :-)

[533 RYC]

Agreed Genelle, plenty of decent second handies for less than 3k.

Might see you at the cruise on Sunday, drive safe Genelle!

[Humbla]

  On 28/03/2014 at 10:02 AM, 533 RYC said:

Agreed Genelle, plenty of decent second handies for less than 3k.

Might see you at the cruise on Sunday, drive safe Genelle!

Hey Gavin, I will be going Sunday, just hope its not pouring rain. :-)

[Humbla]

Hey Gavin,I will be at the cruise on Sunday, just hope its not pouring rain. :-)

[Humbla]

Oops double post.