1998 Subaru Outback Valve Cover Gasket Leaking Oil

1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
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BOTA1
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1998 Subaru Outback 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

Subaru dealer quoted me $300 to change leaking valve cover gaskets. I thought this was pretty steep. How much should it really cost? Thanks.
Oct 12, 2008 at 4:20 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Wow, well if that is the going price there i will move my work shop to your location, I would get a price from an independent mechanic, you can use after market gaskets with out any problem and they should take less than 1 Hr to replace as i am in Australia i am unsure of the actual prices but doing a quick conversion i would be saying they should be doing it foe a lot less.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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BLACKOP555
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unless hes replacing the gasket with gold leafs hes overcharging you. should not be that much. 1 hour labor max.

i would like to see what hes charging you and for what.
Oct 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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