THE CAR HAS NEVER OVERHEATED, BUT THERE IS WATER IN THE ENGINE. i WANT TO KNOW WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM. THANK YOU.
Apr 2, 2010 at 12:04 PM
2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 WATER IN THE ENGINE
2004 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
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there is water mixed in with motor oil. is this a blown head gasket? how much should it cost to repair?
Dec 3, 2011 at 1:55 AM
ml350 blown head gasket on a 2004, how much to repair estimate?
Dec 3, 2011 at 2:01 AM
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Yes, it sounds like the head gasket is blown.
The estimate I am giving you is based on a location and its labor costs. I use Bethesda/Rockville, MD. It is expensive to get repairs there as they are high-middle class suburbs of DC.
Sometimes the parts come in a little low as they will use OEM parts at a dealer and the prices are the best the program can find. Shops may also charge for environmental disposal and miscellaneous items used in the repair. The one I use at least takes where you live into account. If you live in a smaller town, that will drop the labor costs. The best thing is that the hours to fix the car are pretty accurate.
Parts $68.14
Hours of Labor 7.5
Labor Rate $75.00 (Dealership will be near $125.00)
Misc. Fees $25.00
Total Labor $562.50 Dealer Labor $937.50
$655.54 Dealer $1030.64
You may be able to find a smaller shop that specializes in Mercedes that will charge less for labor, but not much less.
The estimate I am giving you is based on a location and its labor costs. I use Bethesda/Rockville, MD. It is expensive to get repairs there as they are high-middle class suburbs of DC.
Sometimes the parts come in a little low as they will use OEM parts at a dealer and the prices are the best the program can find. Shops may also charge for environmental disposal and miscellaneous items used in the repair. The one I use at least takes where you live into account. If you live in a smaller town, that will drop the labor costs. The best thing is that the hours to fix the car are pretty accurate.
Parts $68.14
Hours of Labor 7.5
Labor Rate $75.00 (Dealership will be near $125.00)
Misc. Fees $25.00
Total Labor $562.50 Dealer Labor $937.50
$655.54 Dealer $1030.64
You may be able to find a smaller shop that specializes in Mercedes that will charge less for labor, but not much less.
Dec 3, 2011 at 2:37 AM