The problem with 102/103 valve guide seals is with the seals not the guides. The head doesn't have to come off.

The labor is about three hours if I recall. There is no reason to do the job till you are using more than a quart every 1000 miles.

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Steve Brotherton
Owner 24 bay BSC
Bosch Master, ASE master L1
26 years MB technician