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Author Topic: Cost to replace push rod seals  (Read 945 times)

Offline jp9094

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Cost to replace push rod seals
« on: September 03, 2018, 01:14:40 PM »
After 36 years on the road, the old LS will shortly need new push rod seals. As I do not have the facilities, time or know how to do the job myself I am wondering if anyone has an idea what the cost might be from an independent "expert" mechanic.

I sort of know the answer is somewhat indeterminate, given our disparate geographic locations, but a ballpark figure or even an hour rate based on the "Book" would do.

Thanks in advance
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Cost to replace push rod seals
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 03:00:57 PM »
I would say about 3-4 hours labor and $100 in parts .
If the exhaust nuts have never been removed and had anti-seize compound applied, things may not go smooth .
Hopefully the mechanic will cut the exhaust nuts off and replace them .
« Last Edit: September 03, 2018, 03:18:02 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Offline Justin B.

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Re: Cost to replace push rod seals
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2018, 10:52:27 PM »
Check with Max BMW, they seem to like Airheads and  they have a youtube video they put together when they built an R90S from the parts system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmVBNSjjrRo
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Offline Matt Chapter

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Re: Cost to replace push rod seals
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2018, 11:06:50 AM »
I've done it .. twice.  Make sure you get the correct seals for your engine model.  It would have been quicker for me if I had a ring compressor.  It was a relatively easy job, just a fair amount of taking stuff apart.  I agree with Bob's labor estimate.
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Offline jp9094

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Re: Cost to replace push rod seals
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2018, 09:53:11 AM »
Many thanks for the quick replies. I now have an idea when I get it done.

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