how much$$$$ to get plugs and wires changed
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how much$$$$ to get plugs and wires changed
I'm getting my plugs and wires changed at a local Indy shop and I'm trying to ball park estimate how much its gonna cost. Also I'm gonna have them change my valve cover gaskets and do a compression test and fuel pump test. I know I should just muscle up and change everything myself but I would rather put a dent in my tax refund instead of my knuckles. Anyone have these done or know around how much it will cost. Indy shop is around $60 an hour.
Thanks all
Thanks all
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I'm getting my plugs and wires changed at a local Indy shop and I'm trying to ball park estimate how much its gonna cost. Also I'm gonna have them change my valve cover gaskets and do a compression test and fuel pump test. I know I should just muscle up and change everything myself but I would rather put a dent in my tax refund instead of my knuckles. Anyone have these done or know around how much it will cost. Indy shop is around $60 an hour.
Thanks all
Thanks all
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Book time for wires is 3 hours, with valve cover gasket, spark plugs would say 4.5 hours total would be fair. You will need a couple of breather hoses that will break when the manifold comes off. Make sure they high quality spark plug wires and valve cover gaskets! 60 per hour is a fair labor rate. My shop in San Diego were 107.50 per hour. CA is not cheap to due bussiness in.
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Isn't fuel pressure just a schrader valve on the fuel rail? It's not any harder than checking tire pressure.
As a precaution, do it on a cold motor, put down a rag to absorb any spilled fuel, wear gloves and safety glasses or a face shield, and have a fire extinguisher ready. When I did it, I didn't spill more than a drop but it's better to be safe than sorry.
You might have to service your tire pressure gauge afterward, so use a cheap dial-type gauge or plan on disassembling it to get the fuel out. Or you can get a fuel pressure gauge if you want to check often.
As a precaution, do it on a cold motor, put down a rag to absorb any spilled fuel, wear gloves and safety glasses or a face shield, and have a fire extinguisher ready. When I did it, I didn't spill more than a drop but it's better to be safe than sorry.
You might have to service your tire pressure gauge afterward, so use a cheap dial-type gauge or plan on disassembling it to get the fuel out. Or you can get a fuel pressure gauge if you want to check often.
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