1999 BMW 323 Labor Hours

1999 BMW 323
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JAVIERMA
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How long would it take to replace the oil filter housing and the crank case vent valve and return pipe? Both were identified as sources of oil leaks.
Oct 7, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Having just done that job today, the oil filter housing profile gasket (it is almost always just the profile gasket and not the entire housing) takes 4.3 hours according to Mitchell flat rate time. The vent valve has some overlap with the housing, add .5 hour.
Oct 7, 2009 at 10:04 PM
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