A neighbor that parks near me has been asking if I will work on his 2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L w/170k
Problem: Profuse external leaking from (what appears to be) both valve cover gaskets. So bad the engine smokes, requires newspapers and cardboard on the floor to catch the oil.
Background: Engine had a the HG's replaced and something about "fixing the sludge" a year ago for substantial cost. Almost right away the engine started leaking externally to the point now that something needs to me done. HM oil cant stop this.
I normally don't charge, but this engine is a mess. The preparation and cleaning up pooled oil will be at least an hour by itself. What should I charge as labor for (Owner supplies his own parts):
- Replace upper intake plenum gasket. (fair amount of prep required)
- Replace both valve cover gaskets. (extensive prep required)
- Clean the TB, IAC, lower intake ports (if possible), PCV, etc.
Also, are there any other surprises or tricks like RTV on specific areas of the VC ?
Problem: Profuse external leaking from (what appears to be) both valve cover gaskets. So bad the engine smokes, requires newspapers and cardboard on the floor to catch the oil.
Background: Engine had a the HG's replaced and something about "fixing the sludge" a year ago for substantial cost. Almost right away the engine started leaking externally to the point now that something needs to me done. HM oil cant stop this.
I normally don't charge, but this engine is a mess. The preparation and cleaning up pooled oil will be at least an hour by itself. What should I charge as labor for (Owner supplies his own parts):
- Replace upper intake plenum gasket. (fair amount of prep required)
- Replace both valve cover gaskets. (extensive prep required)
- Clean the TB, IAC, lower intake ports (if possible), PCV, etc.
Also, are there any other surprises or tricks like RTV on specific areas of the VC ?