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Estimate parts and labor cost for oil leak on 2.8Q? Any parts i can buy online to reduce cost?

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Old 01-11-2006, 09:54 PM
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Default Estimate parts and labor cost for oil leak on 2.8Q? Any parts i can buy online to reduce cost?

Mechanic told me its just the gasket and seals... any advice? TIA
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Default You need more info than that.

Where is it leaking?
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Default gasket and seals are $250...

except the hard to get one's. Those are $500.
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Default Re: You need more info than that.

I was told its just a common engine oil leak for that engine type (AHA), and that age (1998), ... gasket and seals were his exact words. He's quoting me $900. Is that too steep?
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