Service repair costs-Reasonable or Unreasonable?
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Service repair costs-Reasonable or Unreasonable?
So here are some repair costs I got from a reputable Indy shop in my area. The brake job I was expecting, however the Front timing cover leak was unexpected. Does the front timing cover leak stem from the camshift sensor leak problem that is common with these M276 engines?
1-Replace front pads and rotors - 2mm. - $1,066.71
2 - Replace rear brake pads and rotors - 3mm. $806.91
3-Reseal front timing covers. -$1,767.46
4-Replace spark plugs -$590.09
5-Transmission service.- $1,148.43
1-Replace front pads and rotors - 2mm. - $1,066.71
2 - Replace rear brake pads and rotors - 3mm. $806.91
3-Reseal front timing covers. -$1,767.46
4-Replace spark plugs -$590.09
5-Transmission service.- $1,148.43
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So here are some repair costs I got from a reputable Indy shop in my area. The brake job I was expecting, however the Front timing cover leak was unexpected. Does the front timing cover leak stem from the camshift sensor leak problem that is common with these M276 engines?
1-Replace front pads and rotors - 2mm. - $1,066.71
2 - Replace rear brake pads and rotors - 3mm. $806.91
3-Reseal front timing covers. -$1,767.46
4-Replace spark plugs -$590.09
5-Transmission service.- $1,148.43
1-Replace front pads and rotors - 2mm. - $1,066.71
2 - Replace rear brake pads and rotors - 3mm. $806.91
3-Reseal front timing covers. -$1,767.46
4-Replace spark plugs -$590.09
5-Transmission service.- $1,148.43
3-Reseal front TIMING COVERS: $1,767
whats is included here ?
All the fragile plastic pipes or extra surprise charge?
Clean your damaged alternator extra ??
THIS JOB NEEDS GROUPING with:
New timing tensioners + worn intake VVT
New CPS sensor to prevent "oil in harness"
5-Basic TRANSMISSION only service: $1,148
>>> closer to $700 .
So overall those prices are middle of the road.
For a good deal inquire about whats INCLUDED... you know there will always be extras plus + plus.
Start with buying the front brake job. Inquire about brake fluid flush to preserve the system from internal rust.
I would not pay $1700+ for a reseal job!!
#### PLAN B: OTHER SHOP ...
Plan B:
Find a honestly price MB specialist for your "Reseal job...." THEN let them do your brakes for a trial.
Don't use two shops: just find a fair & trusted place.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; May 7, 2026 at 05:35 PM.
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Yes I just got quote from another mercedes master technician and he said its roughly 1200. They do both front timing covers. Also only my driver side front timing cover has some oil smudge so im going to clean it and then monitor it to see if it comes back.
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Do not blow $1200 on a dirty seal job that is included with Tensioners + Intake VVT repairs.
The high priority is the silently leaking CPS sensors.
Focus on target results not cutting cost.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; May 7, 2026 at 06:18 PM.
