quoted $2400 for timing chain and associated guides, etc. Should i break out the ky or is this a reasonable figure> Pensacola, Fl.

Is the chain IN THE ENGINE broken now? IF not then that is very high!

About 7-8 hrs labor to install the chain & upper rails.

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I knew it was high, but wanted someone with more knowledge to confirm it. The car runs like a top, but all I hear is change chain every 100k, as good PM
Next shop quoted 1550 for chain and water pump. Better.

Appreciate it, Art

Around 1k and they should buy you lunch too. (that's if they don't run into any problems, like a stuck rail pin, or a bad cam)

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$2400? WAY TOO MUCH. That is highway robbery. I was quoted between $500-700 from three of our local MB shops. Not sure about the dealer though. $2400 sounds more like a dealer price.

For that money, I'd do it if it were closer, and the water pump too - OTOH, Fl is nice this time of year...

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