How much should it cost to repair a Mercedes 1983 380sl left gasket leak?
I have received to 2 quotes to repair the gasket leak. One for $3000 and the other for $12k! Although it is a daily driver, I only drive approx. 2000 miles a year. My car only has 78k miles on original engine. Everything else passes 41 point check. What is needed for this type of repair to cause such a huge price difference? (Other than the mechanic just wanting to replace everything since it's open?? And yes, she has a dual chain.