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Engine Repair Costs
Compare common engine repairs, including cooling, gasket, timing, mount, and leak work.
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Engine Repair Costs estimate
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$650 - $1,100Parts $180 - $480 · Labor $320 - $820 · Time 2-6 hrs · Difficulty Medium
Popular repair costs
Popular Engine Repair Costs
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Head Gasket Repair Cost
Highhead gasket repair cost
Average cost range
$1,500-$3,000
Water Pump Replacement Cost
Mediumwater pump replacement cost
Average cost range
$450-$1,050
Timing Chain Replacement Cost
Hightiming chain replacement cost
Average cost range
$900-$2,300
Engine Mount Replacement Cost
Mediumengine mount replacement cost
Average cost range
$280-$820
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost
Lowvalve cover gasket replacement cost
Average cost range
$180-$650
Coolant Leak Repair Cost
Mediumcoolant leak repair cost
Average cost range
$150-$1,200
Oil Leak Repair Cost
Mediumoil leak repair cost
Average cost range
$180-$950
Thermostat Replacement Cost
Lowthermostat replacement cost
Average cost range
$180-$540
Radiator Replacement Cost
Mediumradiator replacement cost
Average cost range
$350-$1,400
Comparison table
Compare Engine Repair Costs
Tables keep parts, labor, average cost, and difficulty visible for quick scanning.
| Repair | Average cost | Parts | Labor | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Gasket Repair Cost | $1,500-$3,000 | $525-$1,350 | $675-$1,650 | High |
| Water Pump Replacement Cost | $450-$1,050 | $158-$473 | $203-$578 | Medium |
| Timing Chain Replacement Cost | $900-$2,300 | $315-$1,035 | $405-$1,265 | High |
| Engine Mount Replacement Cost | $280-$820 | $98-$369 | $126-$451 | Medium |
| Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost | $180-$650 | $63-$293 | $81-$358 | Low |
| Coolant Leak Repair Cost | $150-$1,200 | $53-$540 | $68-$660 | Medium |
| Oil Leak Repair Cost | $180-$950 | $63-$428 | $81-$523 | Medium |
| Thermostat Replacement Cost | $180-$540 | $63-$243 | $81-$297 | Low |
| Radiator Replacement Cost | $350-$1,400 | $122-$630 | $158-$770 | Medium |
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Engine Repair Costs questions
CarCostHub compares service type, parts cost, labor time, repair difficulty, and vehicle-specific access before showing a planning range.
Yes. Category tables separate parts and labor so you can compare mechanic quotes before approving work.
Yes. Local labor rate, parts availability, and shop overhead can shift the final repair quote.
Dealers can be useful for warranty or OEM-specific work. Independent mechanics may provide lower labor rates for many repairs.
No. These are planning estimates. A local inspection and diagnosis confirms final parts and labor.