1993 Ford Taurus Leaky timing chain gasket

1993 FORD TAURUS
162,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEPITZ
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What would be a fair price to repair a leaky timing chain gasket? My local shop said it's a big repair and to just keep adding antifreeze while another shop said it was no big deal and was only about $150. Who is right? The car has no other problems and runs well.
Jun 19, 2009 at 9:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is about 3-4 hrs in this job looking at the Mitchell 1 work data site, so the second price is some what low, as for the first work shop i would be only looking at them through the rear vision mirror as you drive away, that sort of advice is pathetic, go get a few quotes and see what you come up with,

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM
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