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i need my timing chains done and mtn imports quoted me 2500 to do just the chains and i think that is an outrageous price and was wondering if any body knows someone who would do it cheaper or if one of you would be willing to do it for me
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I would help you do it for a small fee. Then you would know how!
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Wait, what twenty five hundred!?!? Man, Ray must be spending more time one the pipe!!!
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brandon i can ether do it for you or help for very cheap and my shop is really close to your house let me no we can work something out :)
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ok well i had also called import palace and seen what there price is and he said 1650 which is still a lot but a way better price but still not shure
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you can buy the parts for ~$200... an its a days job max.
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DOOD - DIY it. Just do your research and get some help, sounds like you have plenty of help if you want it.

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well even if i do it parts will still be 1000 dollars
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look here parts shouldn't be 1,000.
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yellowGTI wrote:well even if i do it parts will still be 1000 dollars
No it wont. $200 tops.
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