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    Asking for help from this community - Timing Guides.

    Folks,

    I recently picked up a 2001 - 740IL, really good condition with only 90,000 kilometers on the odometer. It has the timing guide issue so i don't drive it. I bought the repair kit from OEM bimmerpatrs but need some help in doing the repairs. Is there anyone in the Toronto/London area who has experience in this task that is willing to give me a hand? How much would you charge for helping me out?
    shak. g

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    It's a fairly involved job, and there's tons of other stuff you should replace while you are doing the work. Most shops in the USA are going to charge $2000-$4000 USD. Just fyi

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    It’s too bad you’re in Canada... I have a shop down here in Phoenix where I do the guides for around $1600 labor. I’ve done 15 of em so far, going to start the 16th one next week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    It’s too bad you’re in Canada... I have a shop down here in Phoenix where I do the guides for around $1600 labor. I’ve done 15 of em so far, going to start the 16th one next week.
    Haha I was going to mention you guys Danny, but I didn't know what you're current pricing structure was with B.B. and the new shop.... Glad to know you're still the best option if I get another M62TU car!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    It’s too bad you’re in Canada... I have a shop down here in Phoenix where I do the guides for around $1600 labor. I’ve done 15 of em so far, going to start the 16th one next week.
    That's a great price!

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    It’s too bad you’re in Canada... I have a shop down here in Phoenix where I do the guides for around $1600 labor. I’ve done 15 of em so far, going to start the 16th one next week.
    Is that just labor or all inclusive(parts/labor)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sirbevo View Post
    Is that just labor or all inclusive(parts/labor)?
    It's just the labor. But parts aren't too bad on that job, depending on how deep you want to get on other things 'while you're in there'.

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    2012 E82 135i M Sport (Marrakesh Brown) - 2015 E84 X1 (Cashmere Silver)
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    2000 E38 740i Sport (Oxford Green) - 1999 E36 M3 Coupe (Fern Green)
    1995 E31 840Ci Canadian (Oxford Green) - 2000 E36/8 M Coupe (Oxford Green)
    2004 E46 330Ci (Oxford Green) - 2001 E36/8 Z3 3.0i Coupe (Oxford Green)
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    2001 E53 X5 3.0i Sport (Oxford Green) - 2007 E63 M6 (Silver Grey)
    1995 E31 840Ci (Oxford Green) - 2006 E86 M Coupe (Sepang Bronze)
    2001 E39 530i Sport (Aspen Silver) - 2009 E92 M3 (Space Grey)
    2001 E38 740i Sport (Sahara Beige) - 2008 E92 M3 (Melbourne Red)
    2000 E38 740i Sport Canadian (Sahara Beige) - 1997 E31 850Ci (Jet Black)

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    Quote Originally Posted by sirbevo View Post
    Is that just labor or all inclusive(parts/labor)?
    Just the labor— it's a pretty long job since everything's gotta come off. Parts are anywhere between $600-$1000 depending on how much stuff you want to replace while you're in there.
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    Dannyzaboloyny,

    How do you contact your shop in Phoenix?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    Just the labor— it's a pretty long job since everything's gotta come off. Parts are anywhere between $600-$1000 depending on how much stuff you want to replace while you're in there.
    I easily spent over $2,000 on parts while doing it myself, you know...cause "you are there"
    But approx. $1,000 is reasonable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rr080880 View Post
    Dannyzaboloyny,

    How do you contact your shop in Phoenix?
    Sent you a PM
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    Thank you Dannyzaboloyny.

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