£4,000 to Replace SL, R230 Fuel Tank!!!

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first one i did in 10hrs, never a 20hr job this side of DIY - have a look on ASRA if you don't believe me.
 

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first one i did in 10hrs, never a 20hr job this side of DIY - have a look on ASRA if you don't believe me.

It was BlackC55 (indie) who first said that it was a 20 hour job, along with what Brabus was told by his MB dealer but yes the 474 takes longer because of the extra work.
 

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It was BlackC55 (indie) who first said that it was a 20 hour job, along with what Brabus was told by his MB dealer but yes the 474 takes longer because of the extra work.

indeed they did, i would be happy to do it for half the hourly rate if doubling the hours :D

as a side note, i pretty much always quote from ASRA times for these jobs unless i know i can do it in less, but never charge more - even for all the unseen issues such a seized fasteners etc.
 
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I must say that, its been 2 years now but never anothe souns, the sound in my tank went away after 6 months, no matter how much fuel is in the tank!

I think the part must have dropped down to the bottom of the tank!
 

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AS above alex only ever done one when at dealership recall not that bad i think/.
 

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