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Search Auto Parts Search 98 Monte Carlo Upper Intake Manifold Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting JJDubz New User May 17, 2012, 10:18 AM Post #1 of 4 (1663 views) 98 Monte Carlo Upper Intake Manifold Sign In After having my vehicle spew white smoke with the smell of antifreeze out of the exhaust, I had it taken to a body shop to get it checked out. They believe it to be the upper intake manifold. The problem from here is that they were going to charge me $220 for a UIM kit. After doing some research, it seems that that is demonstrably higher than what it should cost for the part. The quote that they immediately gave me was $950. After pursuing the cost of all of the work and parts, the quote was suddenly $750. That is with 6 hours of labor, which also seems to be quite a long time to get the job done. What I am hoping for is some advice on what to do next. Thanks! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 17, 2012, 10:21 AM Post #2 of 4 (1657 views) Re: 98 Monte Carlo Upper Intake Manifold Sign In $500 to $650 would be more in range. Why are you looking for mechanic work at a body shop anyway? They are probably subbing it out to someone else anyway. Body shops are known for having any mechanical talent on the premises. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. JJDubz New User May 17, 2012, 10:27 AM Post #3 of 4 (1641 views) Re: 98 Monte Carlo Upper Intake Manifold Sign In I misused body shop. It is an automotive parts & services shop. The problem that I am running into is that I am away from home on business. Had I still been at home, I spoke with a friend that does auto repairs independently that gave me a $400 quote. I was expecting something in the $500-$700 range as well. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 17, 2012, 11:56 AM Post #4 of 4 (1605 views) Re: 98 Monte Carlo Upper Intake Manifold Sign In Probably a good reason to have your regular shop give your car an inspection before you head out on a trip next time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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