It's not a difficult job for "the mechanic" willing to do it for reasonable, just take time to do it right. Today it's hard to find someone who knows the SBC, been 20 years for OBDII. Various styles of spring compressors are available, some cylinders require a different style due to space limitations.Īll that said, if the DIY isn't an option shop around for a competent mechanic/shop, ask other Chevy guys where they would go. Having A/C, cruise, AIR system, EGR, and other obstacles makes for a long day. Twice I've had the valvetrain apart, once for keeper replacement, the other time a spring upgrade. The valve stem seals can be replaced without removing the cylinder head (s) using special tools, so the cost would be be around 600.00 for the V6 engine and about 350.00 for the 4 cylinder engine. 90-100 an hour not unheard of at dealerships here. when i turn on my car white smoke would come out, this wouldnt have happen everytime, i took it to a shop and they are guessing its the stem valve seal. Guessing $500 would be a good price, and no smoke from the tailpipes. Times the hourly shop rate, plus the parts gets you into a ballpark figure. Specifically, the work will need a new set of valves which will cost around 900 to 1800, depending on the quality. Having the necessary spring compressors, an adequate air compressor/adapters and enough hand tools are the basic requirements.Ī shop would be minimum 6 hrs if the guy knows what he's doing, and doesn't run into any snags. Expect it to cost between 50 and 350 to replace the valve cover gasket. You can buy a new valve cover gasket for about 40 to 50, but most of the expense is spent on labor. 94.99 - 114.99 Get a Quote Or For Any Other Auto Repairs Get a Quote John Hege Automotive Mechanic 40 years of experience The usual symptom for bad valve stem seals is bluish white smoke out of the exhaust pipe when the engine is started cold. If you are lucky enough to know someone capable to "assist" you at home the job can be done on a weekend. The average valve cover gasket replacement cost is between 90 and 400, depending on your make and model. Removing both valve covers can be timing consuming on an SS, removing the plugs to pressurize each cylinder for spring removal x 16, R&R everything, adjust the valves, all takes awhile. The cost of parts would be cheap, seals, valve cover gaskets, maybe new plugs, oil and filter, a hundred bucks tops. Does anyone here know the official book time for the valve stem seal replacement Do they remove the engine or work from the top, I see that it varies based on the chassis.
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