Approx cost to re-seal the H-6?
 

I'm thinking of taking my SVX in this up coming fall to getting my H-6 re-sealed. What's the approx cost of having this done at a reputable garage?

To re-seal the engine, will they need to remove the timing belt cover? Would it be a good idea to change all belts at this time as well?

-Chike

Chike,

When you say "re-sealed", do you mean completely? If so, you should by an engine gasket set, #10105AA060. That has every engine gasket in it.


However, at your mileage I'm not sure it's worth it. I'm on my second 140,000 mile + SVX with original headgaskets, valve cover gaskets, intake gaskets...etc etc.



Dave

Yes, the timing covers would have to come off. This allows access to the crank and cam seals.




Dave

Yes, I was only thinking of the crank and cam seals...

-Chike

Yeah, changing the crank and cam seals along with the belts is a good idea. I usually wait for problems to occur before I fix them, but there's nothing wrong with changing out parts before they go bad:)





Dave

Spoken like a true commission based parts manager there Dave!:p

:p :p :p

:D

Todd

That's what I'm thinking as well. My slow oil drip has come back, so I'm thinking of changing the cam and crank seals to get rid of it once and for all. Figured I might as well do the 120K timing belt change ahead of time as well...

Any idea on labor cost? What would the parts run (all belts + all cam and crank seals)?

Thanks!

-Chike

Actually, 99% of my pay is salary. I like that because I am not under pressure to sell anything, so I don't have to pressure anyone to buy anything:) If only more salespeople ccould be like that:) Nothing annoys me more than going into my local Staples and being followed around the store by 6 salespeople!



Dave

I'll get back to you on this Chike. I think I hear the Roach Coach rolling it's way up the street:)


Hmmmm........bad, over priced food:p :p


Dave

<<Any idea on labor cost? What would the parts run (all belts + all cam and crank seals)?>>

I do that service for $460

(60/120K+cam seals-o-rings, front seal)

you do subaru service stuff all year round right? because if i need something i wouldnt mind driving to jersey to get it done. I live in white plains new york right next to the tappan zee bridge.

Chike,


Your approx parts costs:

Timing belt: 66.00
Alt belt: 11.00
AC belt: 20.00
seals: 5.00 each


Service is still working on a labor estimate. You don't want a 120k service right? Just the belts and seals?



Dave

That's correct.

Everything else in the 120K service I could do in my garage...

-Chike

Chike,

From what I hear you're looking at about 4 hours for labor.




Dave

Thanks Dave. That'll give me something to work with...

-Chike