(upper and lower)

dealership charged me $250 total for the parts to replace the intake manifold gasket. Seems kind of steep for gaskets. (and no, the $250 does not include labor)

How much should the parts be? Or is this a reasonable price?

Or the manifold gaskets sold in sets of 6 or sold individually?

 

Hi there.

Here is the part number for the gaskets XR843536

Jaguar Parts - Direct JPLV Porsche Parts.com

Seems like they cost ~ $10 each. So you need 6 of them + shipping and etc should be around ~$80 in total.

I changed mine a few months ago, but bought the parts directly from a dealer. And if I'm not mistaken the gaskets were ~ $16 each. But, keep in mind that I bought only the upper gaskets.

Regarding the labor, I guess they gonna charge you for 2-3 hours, which completely does not make any sense, as you can change the gaskets yourself and it takes about 30-60 min for everything.

 

FelPro makes aftermarket gaskets available at any BIG box auto parts store. Alot cheaper than OEM.

 

The upper gaskets through a place like Advanced are $18 (total) plus local tax and the lowers are like $23 (total). So, for me, to pay what you did, I would have a real hard time with that.

 

+1

I'd print out the following and take it in to them and complain. Not that they have to do anything about it at this point, but it is worth a shot.

Fel Pro MS96485 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set | Gaskets, Seals & O-rings | Free Shipping over $50 | AutoShepherd $15.05

2002 Jaguar X-Type Intake Plenum Gasket | Car Stuff $12.68

A few weeks back I ordered the FelPro gaskets online, they were 15~20 for each 'set of six' gaskets. Many sites will charge 10-15 per gasket, run away from those. If you aren't comfortable removing the intake yourself (it's not for everyone due to risk of dropping something directly in to a cylinder) then you can replace every gasket and o-ring for $50~75. There are some great walkthroughs available. Took me about 2 hours for my first time.

Sorry to hear about your experience.

 

And who can tell how is the aftermarket gasket's quality?

 

I have used Felpro gaskets in a lot of vehicles and never had a problem with their quality. One install is all it took to get a good seal. They have worked for me.

 

+1 on the Felpro. Used them when i changed plugs this summer. Quality was very good, no issues whatsoever.

 

Ok. thx. noted. Next time will definitely consider them rather then OEM.

 

thanks for all the great suggestions, going to try this myself.

 

Check Amazon.com I got the upper and lower set for 25 Bucks, Fel Pro tossed in the 2 IMT O-rings with the upper gaskets. I also got the breather hose for 35 bucks and a Ignition coil for 35 bucks. If you try to put the gaskets in yourself, start early in the morning, it's a bit intimidating at first but it is do-able. I would have thought in the Raleigh, NC area the box stores would have the parts, but they don't, I had to order them online. The only thing the box stores have in stock around here are the oil, gas and air filter, spark plugs.

 

I like to put in my two cents opinion; When you need some parts replacement, if it's not a mechanical engine parts, you don't need to buy OEM, just buy after market parts they are a lots cheaper and just as good as OEM, or find the used part in the junk yards, yours is old car any way. Go online E-bay, I found the "Parts Geek" online is very good price, quick shipping, they have almost every things for X-Type.