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Hi, According to the VACC times guide, a head gasket remove and replace takes 2.8 hours. I just got charged $900 for labour ($1300 all together) and am now taking the mechanic to court over the matter! Dont let them rip you off on labour... Ive been quoted around the $80 an hour mark for labour... meaning a head gasket repair should cost around $650! DO NOT LET YOUR MECHANIC RIP YOU OFF! Also please make sure that they use new bolts and spark plugs as lots of mechanics will try and get away with using the old ones to save a few bux... DONT LET THEM. It will cause your head gasket to blow again (i only got 2 weeks out of mine!)
So theres your answer.... 2.8 hours....
Thanks!
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