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Old 01-28-2009, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDon View Post
how often do M103 head gaskets go bad?


They always eventually fail due to the different expansion rates, plus the valve guide wear of the M103.


Seems awfully high, but I haven't a clue what the labor per hour the shop is charging nor how many hours they're asking for... hell, it could be their machine shop that's adding the extra costs.

I'd take a three day weekend and do it.
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