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I plan on ordering all the parts from ECS, but looking for a shop to do the work. Found two different shop that specializes in BMW's, their estimates was around $400-450.
Would that be general cost of labor for replacing the entire cooling system minus the radiator?
Linh
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That sounds like a fair price. I recently had the cooling system overhauled on my car. I did not do the radiator. Labor would have been right in that range -- had I been your typical customer.
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Really? . . I though it was a little on the high side. I guess I'm just used to my Miata's cheap maintenance bills. I would rather save the money and do this myself. Anyone know recommendable diy project on the cooling system?
Linh
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It should take about 4 hours.....so....100bux/hr.
No way I would pay that.
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Yeah, $100/hour + tax. . . With that amount I could buy the M performance suspension kit! =(
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Dane, because you would do the work yourself. But if you were not doing the work yourself, you'd pay a labor rate. In San Diego, the average indy shop rate is $100 an hour. Therefore, this would be a fair price here.Originally Posted by danewilson77
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Nope....even if I didn't do the work I would pay it.....
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Messaggero
Don't pay anything. Tackle it yourself
http://www.bmw330ci.net/maintenance/completecoolant.php
Very straightforward DIY...Should take no more than 5 hours. I did it in about 3.5 and I was taking my time doing it for the first time
Just my $0.02
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Stathi
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I would rather ride a scooter than pay that.
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Boss
^^^Don't pay anything. Tackle it yourself
http://www.bmw330ci.net/maintenance/completecoolant.php
Very straightforward DIY...Should take no more than 5 hours. I did it in about 3.5 and I was taking my time doing it for the first time
Just my $0.02
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Cooling system was the first diy I did on my first bimmer a few years ago. Hadn't done anything but oil and plugs before that. Took my time, used a diy and a Bentley, and made it through with no problems. And believe me, If I can do it anybody can. If you run into an issue you can find plenty of help here.
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