$740 of work to do

[jimbojones889]

got the VR into midas today and having the injectors done, inlet maifold gasket replaced, couple of O rings around. Coolant flush, thermo, gasket, all holden genuine parts. That seem right for that work to be done?

[greenfoam]

If you don't want to do that stuff yourself you have no option but pay whatever they want you to pay. But it would have cost not much over 100 bucks and a few hours to do yourself

[azkwazere]

got the VR into midas today and having the injectors done, inlet maifold gasket replaced, couple of O rings around. Coolant flush, thermo, gasket, all holden genuine parts. That seem right for that work to be done?

Inlet Manifold Gasket = $50 Parts
O-Rings = $15bucks Total
New Coolant = $40
Thermo Gasket = $15

Lets say around $120ish for all parts. That leaves you with $630 in labour...

Using Holden parts isn't always a great idea. I bought a fuel rail o-ring from holden once, $10.. for an o-ring.

In future, buy a repair manual + aftermarket parts and save yourself a billion dollars in being ripped off.

$630 is the price you pay for convienence. Hope its worth it.

aZk.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Inlet Manifold Gasket = $50 Parts
O-Rings = $15bucks Total
New Coolant = $40
Thermo Gasket = $15

Lets say around $120ish for all parts. That leaves you with $630 in labour...

Using Holden parts isn't always a great idea. I bought a fuel rail o-ring from holden once, $10.. for an o-ring.

In future, buy a repair manual + aftermarket parts and save yourself a billion dollars in being ripped off.

$630 is the price you pay for convienence. Hope its worth it.

aZk.

You missed the

having the injectors done,

bit. That would account for a couple of hundred, depending on exactly what is done.

[jimbojones889]

all injectors are being replaced, he quoted me $250 for them

[azkwazere]

You missed the bit. That would account for a couple of hundred, depending on exactly what is done.

ahh thats not to bad then... thought he was just gonna flow test them or something.

400~in labour @ 60 and hour thats still 6 hours of work...

aZk.

[centy]

mate 85 -135 an hour at some places

[jokerflingo]

mate 85 -135 an hour at some places

I believe the average is $100-$110 an hour currently, more of a reason to do the work yourself and drink two cartons of beer whilst in the process

[jimbojones889]

ok. got the car back today. everything seems ok under bonnet. nice and clean; new coolant, joiner fittings, inlet manifold set, injector change over, O ring seals, O ring seal for the fuel rail, thermostat. only problem was wheni got home. went out to start it again, and it spulttered a bit then started. drove around some more, stopped. went back to the car and expected it to have a bit of a problem starting and turn the key and BOOM. she goes dont even hear it trying to crank. starts immediatley. taking it back friday but is there something that couldve changed it after that work?

[jimbojones889]

bump- anyone

[HoZy]

Inlet Manifold Gasket = $50 Parts
O-Rings = $15bucks Total
New Coolant = $40
Thermo Gasket = $15

Lets say around $120ish for all parts. That leaves you with $630 in labour...

Using Holden parts isn't always a great idea. I bought a fuel rail o-ring from holden once, $10.. for an o-ring.

In future, buy a repair manual + aftermarket parts and save yourself a billion dollars in being ripped off.

$630 is the price you pay for convienence. Hope its worth it.

aZk.

V6 inlet manifold gasket $32
Thermostat gasket $4
Coolant $13
O-rings $.75c each x 12 = $9
Changeover Injectors $100

Total = $158. You are paying $582 Straight to them.

(Just read you only got CHANGE OVER injectors)

For 1hours work, 2 hours with 2 15minute breaks & taking your time...

[The1]

ok. got the car back today. everything seems ok under bonnet. nice and clean; new coolant, joiner fittings, inlet manifold set, injector change over, O ring seals, O ring seal for the fuel rail, thermostat. only problem was wheni got home. went out to start it again, and it spulttered a bit then started. drove around some more, stopped. went back to the car and expected it to have a bit of a problem starting and turn the key and BOOM. she goes dont even hear it trying to crank. starts immediatley. taking it back friday but is there something that couldve changed it after that work?

dodgy injectors?

[greenacc]

mehh, after i job like that your it's going to take some time for your computer to get to know all the new parts and calibrate itself ... I assume your mechanic did reset the computer, clear your codes etc.
Seriously if it don't happen again and it starts like BOOM from now on there's nothing wrong.

[DannyboyDS]

I didnt know inlet manifold gaskets are so cheap? repco wanted $130 for them (with vally gaskets) last time I checked.

Maybe ill go to Holden next time.

[jimbojones889]

yeh, starting cold it takes time, but warm kicks in straight away. they told me to bring it in monday morning and they'll check it out.

[Thomas1]

Every car is like that. Cold they are harder to start, and once warm they will fire straight up. Nothing to worry about there...

[jimbojones889]

just now after the work i had done it seems to have that really struggling sound to start. drives fine though, no rough idling etc.

[aceventura]

I didnt know inlet manifold gaskets are so cheap? repco wanted $130 for them (with vally gaskets) last time I checked.

Maybe ill go to Holden next time.

I got quotes from Holden and Repco when I replaced mine, and the prices were similar. That said, there are two types of gaskets: 3 separate o-ring style gaskets for the older models (not a technical explanation, but they are what I was quoted for), and the newer models had a one piece solid gasket. That may explain part of the price difference, but I wouldn't expect a price difference that large!