964 service

[clockworks]

Just had my 964 serviced at a "new" specialist. Went there on a personal recommendation, and had a chat with the owner/mechanic before entrusting them with the car.
As well as doing the service, they replaced the steering rack gaiters, and a stabiliser drop link. Plugs were replaced, genuine Porsche oil filter, Mobil oil.
They had to grind off several of the exhaust bolts to access the plugs.
Car also had a full valet.

Total cost was £810, which I thought was very reasonable, as £355 plus VAT of this was for parts/consumables.
Work was done by Richards of Truro.

 

[Papa]

Just had my 964 serviced at a "new" specialist. Went there on a personal recommendation, and had a chat with the owner/mechanic before entrusting them with the car.
As well as doing the service, they replaced the steering rack gaiters, and a stabiliser drop link. Plugs were replaced, genuine Porsche oil filter, Mobil oil.
They had to grind off several of the exhaust bolts to access the plugs.
Car also had a full valet.

Total cost was £810, which I thought was very reasonable, as £355 plus VAT of this was for parts/consumables.
Work was done by Richards of Truro.

Looks quite competative but I suppose it depends upon how many hours the work took to complete. Did they set the tappets as well?

I am thinking of buying a 964 but it needs a major service. The cam chain covers are also wet so need new gaskets, does anybody know how much it costs to change the timing cover gaskets?

 

[Zingari]

Gaskets are quite cheap so really you need to factor in labour as long as there is no issue with releasing the covers. Perhaps 1-2hrs.

My Indy rate is £40ph. Although for a major service, gaskets and 'several' other preventative and bespoke jobs it was north of £1500