I've be quoted $1900 to replace valve covers due to oil leakage.....fair price?

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2005 350Z with 67,000 miles. Cost seem excessive

Barb1119 in Athens GA

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Mar 11, 2015

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stevieray1on Mar 11, 2015

do you mean valve cover gaskets,or the valve cover.at the top of this page,click on estimator and enter your year,make,mode,and use your zip code.it does seem high to me.try and find a trusted shop for this.the valve cover gaskets and the spark plug tube seals are around $50.00 for the felpro brand.

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own mechanicon Sep 3, 2015

Yes, very much expensive. I replaced mine as I bought the parts on line and found a video on how to replace gaskets and seals. It takes a few hours to complete but with the video, it was not that bad. Try doing it yourself and save a lot. For that kind of money Id fly there and do it myself to include parts.

stevieray1on Sep 3, 2015

there you go!hope they got it done,been 5 months,no reply back!

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CoolGreenAutoon Apr 6, 2016

Its like a 2-3 hour job for a normal technician so I would expect to pay under $500 after parts and tax.

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stevieray1on Apr 6, 2016

THIS IS THE ESTIMATE,USING THE ESTIMATOR AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE!!! RepairPal Fair Price Estimate for Valve Cover Gasket(s) Replacement - Both Sides on 2005 Nissan 350Z $352.00-$453.00 Estimate Details Parts & Labor Breakdown Labor: $319 - $407 Parts: $33 - $46 Estimate does not include taxes and fees. Included Parts Valve cover gasket set Best Practices Using high-quality valve cover gaskets will reduce the chance of recurring leaks and additional repairs. When replacing the valve cover gasket, we recommend having a valve adjustment performed, if applicable. Since the valve cover is removed to adjust the valves, this will save in labor costs. Common Symptoms Valve cover gaskets need to be replaced when they begin to leak oil. They can damage other engine components, especially belts and hoses. Oil leaking from valve cover gaskets can result in a burning smell coming from under the hood. Common Misdiagnoses Components such as spark plug tube seals and grommets can also leak oil, which can be mistaken for a leaking valve cover gasket. The seals and the valve cover gasket should always be replaced together. Learn more about Valve Cover Gasket(s) Replacement

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