Ehh, it isn't that bad. I've put a few on Corvettes and the trucks are easier.
Looking at an '03 Suburban. Couple questions for you guys...
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Ehh, it isn't that bad. I've put a few on Corvettes and the trucks are easier.
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I spent all day doing my research, and buying parts. I'm confident I can tackle this. Hell, I did the intake manifold on my old '93 740il. Just by looking under the hood of the Suburban, it looks like a cakewalk in comparison.
I got everything I need for about $150. I assume any dealership/shop would charge AT LEAST 300-400 for this job...AND I wouldn't even have the right piece of mind to know that the RTV job was done properly. AND I get to know my new Suburban a bit better. It's all win for me.
I got everything I need for about $150. I assume any dealership/shop would charge AT LEAST 300-400 for this job...AND I wouldn't even have the right piece of mind to know that the RTV job was done properly. AND I get to know my new Suburban a bit better. It's all win for me.
Hell, if you did that then it will be super easy. I just replaced a crankcase vent valve on a 323i today, now that was a chore.
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Yeah, BMW maintenance isn't fun...but to pay a shop for parts and labor? No thanks, I'll take my chances.
I did a lot of work to that damn thing...even rebuilt the transmission valve body after being told by a shop that I needed a new $6000 transmission. Googled the issue, found what I thought would work, bought all the parts and $500 later, had a PERFECT transmission. $400 of that $500 was spent on fluid. Talk about a great feeling of accomplishment...
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