Share Posted 12/01/21 07:45 AM just been quoted 8 hours labour to change the valve springs in my BA XR6T is this about normal ? seems really excessive to me Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted 12/01/21 08:44 AM it's a time consuming process to get it done... if they're not experienced in doing them a lot, it'll take most of a day to a full work day. Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted 12/01/21 09:59 AM $500-$600 at a decent shop just for labour and that's expensive I reckon but it is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Share Posted 12/01/21 10:27 AM yeah quoted $800 it is where I am getting a tune done and they know what they are doing. positive I can do it myself in a day as I am pretty experienced with working on cars so thinking will do it myself Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted 12/01/21 06:37 PM That is high.Even if that includes the springs, that's not a bargain.I had mine done for ~$660 incl springs. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Share Posted 12/01/21 09:43 PM yeah I thought it was high. dont incl springs so I am looking at $1400 all up. sh*t I only paid 3k for the car Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted 12/01/21 09:51 PM oh, I thought you meant $800NZ installed haha, $1400 is way too high unless those springs are made of titatium and the labour rate is $150/hr haha Link to post Share on other sites
Author Share Posted 13/01/21 12:33 AM yeah including springs would be a decent price @ $800 so yep doing them myself Link to post Share on other sites
Share Posted 13/01/21 10:09 AM If you diy you'll have to factor in the valve spring removal tool and a way to get air into the cylinder too. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Share Posted 13/01/21 09:04 PM Mace hire the tool out for $50 if you buy springs from them and do a decent price on Crow springs as for air into the cylinder not a problem there as I have a compressor and can use a leak down tester. I have ordered springs from Mace. they charge $300 deposit on the tool and refund once you return it. Will post how I got on and how long it took me to do it. Pulling all the necessary parts off now ready to do the job when the springs arrive. Link to post Share on other sites
