Labor time?
 

Whats a good labor for oil return tubes , the one that expand ?

101 projects, p.76 says 1-2h per side. That is DIY. A pro should be able to both sides in less than 2h. IMHO. I did it, long time ago, cannot remember how long it took me (and I am not a pro anyways...).

to charge a customer on a side job.

If you use expandables as the replacement (you should if not rebuilding), this shouldn't take any competent mechanic more than 1 hour shop time (usually the charge minimum). If getting quoted for more, walk.

Why would this take 4 hours?

I would think about 10-15 minutes. Half of that would be getting the car jacked up or on a lift.

It depends on the car, what HEs on it and if it has air injection in exhaust ports.

Remember there's an oil-change on this too. ... and often a fair bit of cleaning (hence replacing the tubes). Two hours is fair. ...and with the HE's on some of these can be a REAL bear

Oh yeah, I forgot I have no heat and turbo headers. ;)

For sure, god forbid that the shop that invested thousands in tools and equipment make any type of return. Just working on Porsche's should be an honor that is done for free:rolleyes:

Lets see some exhaust systems are in the way..are they not ?
valve adj too..
Oil change ...
yup 1/2 hour LOL

Funny you say that, I do work on Porsches for free. Learn to read further down the post first before you pop off.

10 to 15 minutes ?
A- put car in air
1- drain oill
2--remove any exhaust in the way
3- - remove the 12 old tubes
4--install 12 new tubes
5-install exhaust
6-fill up oil
B- dwn off lift
7 test drive , check for leaks
8- do the paper work
9 - yea 15 minutes
A man has got to know his limitations......... LOL
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Labor
 

Remember to factor in rusty/frozen & broken exhaust studs as well.

Mike

Yes for got those,. add an other 30 seconds ..... LOL

Is that the famous "flat 18" that has 12 oil return tubes? Just asking.....

-Andy

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My mistake ...I make them