What is the "shop" time to R&R the head gasket?

2017 CHEVROLET SONIC
139,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JONSOLOW13
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What's the "shop" time to R&R the head gasket on the car listed above Sedan 1.8l engine? They have overhead cams.

Also, could you send the step-by-step instructions for this job?

Thanks,

Jon
Feb 7, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it is only the head gasket that needs to be replaced, the labor is 4.6 hours.

If you look below, the pic is from the repair manual which provides OEM part cost and labor time. Keep in mind, this doesn't include shop supplies such as coolant, cleaner, oil and filter (recommended), and so on.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Feb 7, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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JONSOLOW13
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This was what I was looking for.
Thanks,

Jon
Feb 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Happy to help. Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Feb 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM