Depends on the shop 20 hours is a lot of time for the job. I'd say $1k plus or minus.... But this is just a guess. I'm just a shade tree mechanic, and don't do them often, and I think it took me a lot less than 20 hours to do. Matt
Agreed, 20hrs is plenty, yet it is what I was quoted when I was investigating at a few shops. I ended up doing it myself, and for my first time for this job it took me 18hrs, and I work kinda slow.
We charge 800.00 for head R&I in Thousand Oaks, Ca. Different areas of the country will have varying rates, dependent on fixed operating costs. We are in one of the more expensive areas for rent and support (power,water, etc) and it is reflected in some of our pricing, but I believe we are still competitive.
Had a shop here in Florida say 500.00, so I could safely figure probably between 500 to 800 on top of the cost of the head.
So. Fl , yes I would say 500-800 max!! There are shops that charge as less as 400.00!! And bill by the job...not by Hours! Have fun... just make sure they know what they are doing... cool?? Just me............................... Thumper
When I was facing cylinder head removal after my plug blew, my local shop was telling me basic labor on a head gasket - essentially a head swap if I had the part - would be about $900. They were to add re-threading the plugs onto that cost. Luckily they were able to get to it from above. They were unclear, yet I know how they operate - parts cost would have been added onto that $900. So coolant, new bolts, the gasket, etc.