Is this a good price?

[structured]

I was recently quoted $175 to test an M20 head for leaks and to level it if necessary.

I have no idea how much this should cost. Can you guys weigh in on this?

[xwill112x]

it might cost to have the head machined around here, as for just checked? hmmm no idea.

[Lunner]

I'm on the other side of the country, so take this with a grain of salt, but here's how some of my costs broke down (m20 head):

Pressure test: $45
Valve job: $240
Resurface head: $45
Replace 3 eccentrics and all valve guides with machining: $175

Hope that's helpful.

[lennon]

sounds reasonable. here i pay around $200 for clean, check, seals/valve job, resurface on inline 6. they would install any new parts like valve springs, rocker arms, etc that i bring for no added cost or minimal. just make sure hes not going to charge you a bunch to replace the valve seals and whatever else needs replacing.

[IDM]

$175 for a pressure test is ridiculous. Go to someone else. $50 tops job.

[structured]

Good information guys, thanks.

If anybody knows of a place in the NY/NJ/CT area to get this done, feel free to chime in.