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Originally Posted by tinypanzer
The price is being quoted at around $2500, which includes:
Digging down into the motor and replacing all the air intake seals and injector seals and cups. Also going to replace the TPS while in there.
Replacing the timing chain, and guides
Replacing the damaged exhaust section
Replace a couple worn rockers
Replace o2 sensor, re-adjust duty cycle.
I am probably forgetting a few things. Sound reasonable? Labor rate is $90 per hour.
Interesting side note - I had thought the shift interlock was broken but I was just told that my car doesn't have a shift interlock! Also, the hydraulic suspension seems to be working fine.
I trust these guys pretty well. They have done good work in the past and they clearly know 126s inside and out.
I know that sounds like a lot of money, but keep in mind I bought the car for $500 and the body and interior are in great shape. I'm thinking that for around $3500 I'll have a really nice 560SEL......
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks!
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Not an unreasonable price at all if it includes parts.
If you're ambitious and have a free weekend, you could probably cut that cost in half by doing the intake and injector holders/seals, TPS sensor, and rockers. Mostly a lot of unbolting things, replacing the donuts, gaskets and seals. Probably $100+ in parts.
Let them do the timing chain and guides. Those jobs are a PITA and have the most potential for possible screw-ups. Exhaust systems are tough and messy without a lift and the right tools, especially when replacing partial systems.
But then again, if you don't mind the expense, it's probably worth the price to let someone else deal with it.