Thread: Need Confirmation: M104 headgasket issue?
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Old 05-18-2007, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gmercoleza View Post
Wow - how can he make a profit at that price? Did that include parts? I'm assuming he did absolutely nothing other than replace the gasket? The 93 has an M104, right? I could see if it was an M103, but for an M104 that is a very good deal.
The total bill was about $2,000, but the original quote was $1,400 for just the head gasket.

The extra $600 included installation of a new throttle actuator (which I provided), and to have new valve guides and seals installed.
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