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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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What do you guys think of an 01 gs300 black on tan. excellent body. but leaking rear main seal. 187,000mi
4500.00

the labor is 6.2 hrs for the seal. I would normally do it myself but currently have no garage to do the work in. So is it still worth it including having to pay for the labor??????

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6.2 hours x 100/hr is around $700 with taxes. So you're paying 4500 + 700 = 5200, and not 4500.

How much are similar models in your area?
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kinda high miles no?
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Yeah. Kinda high but would be perfect for a gte swap (and good year too). But just wondering if 4500 is good. Also I guess I could drive it with a leaking main seal for a while. Its not leaking a lot. Just dripping a little. Paint is good body is good. Car still runs just leaks a little. Hmmm what to do??
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if your plan is to ultimately do a gte swap why spend 700 to get the engine fixed now? If i were you i would either pass on this car... or you could buy it and just not fix it until you get the money for the gte swap
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