2003 Buick Rendezvous INTAKE VALVE REPLACEMENT

Tiny
JDAWG0831
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  • 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 116,000 MILES
I just took my car over to tires plus and b/c my heater was not working. They told me that my intake valve was leaking and needed to be replaced, and that the radiaor needed to be flushed, and to replace the spark plug. All this was gonna cost me $1500. Does that sound like a rip off?
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 AT 10:35 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like a second opinion and written estimate would be in order. Are you sure they didnt say Intake Manifold?
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Positive, I even asked him about that. Said no, just the valve. Is that something I could fix myself? He said it required 8 hours labor
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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First of all, there are 6 cylinders on your car, that means a minimum of 6 intake valves, which one and why? Engine misfiring? If not and service engine light is not on, I would go for another opinion. FAST!
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 AT 10:57 AM

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