2002 CLK55 AMG Cabriolet Cylinder Head Gasket
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2002 CLK55 AMG Cabriolet
2002 CLK55 AMG Cabriolet Cylinder Head Gasket
Rather than pay my Indy $657 to replace the cylinder(valve)cover gaskets is this a job that I should tackle myself? I would think that it isn't that complicated. Thoughts?
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It's not a difficult job at all. That said, I've seen people with no mechanical ability foul up far easier tasks.
The OE valve cover gaskets are $25 per side. Most aftermarket ones are $10 per side. So your mechanic is charging about $600 for their labor. And there is a pretty good chance that they'll call and say one (or more) of the old hardened vacuum lines broke. Those are easy to replace as well, but they will be extra.
The OE valve cover gaskets are $25 per side. Most aftermarket ones are $10 per side. So your mechanic is charging about $600 for their labor. And there is a pretty good chance that they'll call and say one (or more) of the old hardened vacuum lines broke. Those are easy to replace as well, but they will be extra.
