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    E36 Heater Control Valve HCV . .1998 328I

    What does the BMW shop manual say on the time
    to replace the HCV ?

    I have the HCV and new clamps

    One repair place says its 2 hours billable..

    I know its tight in there but that seems long billing hours.

    Getting at that bottom hose to put back on looks like a major pia
    or i would do it myself.

    Thanks

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    It is much easier with the intake manifold off, which is a hassle but not too hard and it would be a good time to refresh the vacuum and heater hoses.

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    im not expert enuf to do that.
    i saw it in bentleys, no way

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    Quote Originally Posted by enf1945 View Post
    im not expert enuf to do that.
    i saw it in bentleys, no way
    Its not so bad. My first time was a little daunting. But now I can have it off and back on in 30 minutes

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    anyone have the listed labor time for this ?

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    I don't see how it could be done efficiently without taking the manifold off. 2 hours sounds about right.

    I replaced the bottom hose going to the head on my car last winter in about 2 hours

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