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Repair time for Bent Valves / Pushrods?

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Default Repair time for Bent Valves / Pushrods?

Anyone know how the dealership breaks down hourly repair for bent valves and bent pushrods? I remember seeing someone post a break down with A/C, seals, etc.... but after searching, I couldn't find it.

I need to get an estimate for a warranty claim.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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just give the dealer a call and ask them for an estimate
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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I'll give you the run down of how I break down hourly repair...."I'll be done when I'm done"

Why are you having bent valves in a motor with 4,000 miles on a re-build.
 

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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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How do you still have a warrenty? 86k miles?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Most dealers charge 80 an hour, 1 hour min for repairs.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Broken timing chain on a crate motor that resulted in bent valves and pushrods. After seeing the quality of the valve seats, I think I'll do my own rebuild next time.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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if the dealer does that your looking at probably 1800 bucks just in labor i would think.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Easily lol
 
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