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2001 GMC SONOMA
86,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRY HALEY
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what will the average repair cost to replace the
rear main seal on a 2001 gmc sanoma sls
4.3 liter v6.
Jan 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Ok, a lot will depend on labor rate in your area. An estimated repair cost would be $600 - $1,000 at a local garage. I suggest calling around to your local garages and get prices. After that you can call your local parts store and ask them if they could recommend a good honest garage.
Jan 23, 2011 at 9:55 PM
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LARRY HALEY
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Can an oil leak be exposed from vehicle sitting for a long time?
Jan 24, 2011 at 12:20 AM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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An oil leak can develope from a vehicle that has set for a long time. What happens is the seals can dry out and shrink do to lack of oil/lube keeping them soft and pliable. A long time meaning at least a year unless the seal was being to fail prior to it sitting.
Jan 24, 2011 at 4:14 AM
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