Spark plug change cost $1000.00
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I just changed my spark plugs about 2,000 miles ago...cost me about $75 to do it myself (just the cost of the plugs)....sounds like they are ripping you off to me. Its very un likely that they need to change your valve covers. If you tell them you will do it yourself then they porbably will break some other things just to cost you a few more dollars.
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-sean
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Originally Posted by KingoftheRoad1
Even if you have to replace both valve covers and seals, this is a simple remove and put on procedure, which you can do yourself easily. The parts most likely cost less then $100. This is not the end of the world. Just tell them to put everything back and you buy the parts from somewhere else and change them yourself. Heck, your car was functioning perfectly before you took the car to the dealer, right? Nothing serious to worry about. Just change them yourself. This is a simple swap procedure
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Where are you getting these prices from?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
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A lot of DOHC engines have this problem. I can't believe the valve cover gaskets are an integral part of the valve cover, that just plain sucks. I would buy the valve covers online for a cheap price and bring them in to be installed to save some money. Or just screw it and replace the plugs and don't worry about the oil seeping through, if the car was running fine like that.
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This reminds me that I need to inspect my spark plugs this weekend to make sure the valve cover seals aren't leaking and to loosen the plugs since they've never been removed (45K miles). The steel (plug) to aluminum (head) contact has a tendency to cause rust and may bind the threads if the plugs remain untouched for their effective use (about 70-80K miles).
I never had the valve cover/plug gasket leak issue on my VQ30, but I know that it is a somewhat rare problem on the VQ series. It's a simple fix though if you're mechanically inclined. I also have no idea why you'd need to replace the valve covers. I've never heard of that before. It's not like the cover is warped. The problem was caused during the factory assembly. Either the builder over or under torqued the cover bolts or didn't seat plug gasket correctly.
I never had the valve cover/plug gasket leak issue on my VQ30, but I know that it is a somewhat rare problem on the VQ series. It's a simple fix though if you're mechanically inclined. I also have no idea why you'd need to replace the valve covers. I've never heard of that before. It's not like the cover is warped. The problem was caused during the factory assembly. Either the builder over or under torqued the cover bolts or didn't seat plug gasket correctly.
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Originally Posted by IP05G35
A lot of DOHC engines have this problem. I can't believe the valve cover gaskets are an integral part of the valve cover, that just plain sucks. I would buy the valve covers online for a cheap price and bring them in to be installed to save some money. Or just screw it and replace the plugs and don't worry about the oil seeping through, if the car was running fine like that.
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Originally Posted by bert039
Where are you getting these prices from?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
#27
Originally Posted by IP05G35
A lot of DOHC engines have this problem. I can't believe the valve cover gaskets are an integral part of the valve cover, that just plain sucks. I would buy the valve covers online for a cheap price and bring them in to be installed to save some money. Or just screw it and replace the plugs and don't worry about the oil seeping through, if the car was running fine like that.
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Originally Posted by cato
Yeah, valve covers is what I need. Do you think they are trying to rip me off? That is what it sounds like. Or maybe the Stealership said $480 for both? I don't have a detailed price breakdown. Maybe I'm confused. A very good possibility!
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Originally Posted by bert039
Where are you getting these prices from?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
Here are prices from Riverside Infiniti's online parts dept.
VALVE COVER, G35, Right - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $223.58 Actual - $154.27
VALVE COVER, G35, Left - VQ35DE - VQ35DE 03-05 Retail - $204.15 Actual - $140.86
I don't know what parts you need EXACTLY but you did say valve cover, correct?
2 valve covers with gaskets, $496.03
Labor and parts to replace, include spark plug swap with my spark plugs: $975
So with the $223.58 + $204.15 + $80 (gaskets), the stealership parts quote seems reasonable.
The 90K mile work to be done also includes $175 for a tranny drain and refill, all belts replaced and oil change. Total walk out price will be around $1300.
Damn Nissans