What did you pay for your valley plate coolant leak? (3 Viewers)

[Kernal]

Watching the Car Care Nut video on page #1 he said it was an 18 hour job plus he replaced a bunch of parts including:
cam towers
timing chains
chain guides (4)
chain tensioners (4)
valley plate
water pump
belt tensioner
belt idler
drive belt
timing chain sprockets
heat exchanger
PCV valve
Thermostat
multiple gaskets
oil and filter
coolant

His price was a bit over $5000 for 18 hours billed and the parts listed above.

So are other mechanics just not replacing all those parts (or just some of them) and at what mileage do people consider replacing those
parts (above) in this engine?

Also, anyone know what the shop hours were (how long it actually took) for your repair versus billable/book hours??

 

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Thread 'Valley Plate Leak?'

Aug 13, 2025

So I just bought a LC200 for $27,500. Did PPI and my mechanic said it was all okay. However, I noticed today that my coolant reservoir is low.

I’m scared that this could be the dreaded valley plate leak. What could be the signs and symptoms aside from the low coolant? I’m scheduled to see The Car Care Nut on Friday.

• nicoparren
• Replies: 29
• Forum: 200-Series Cruisers

The charge for valley plate repair by Tccn is $1400. He does replace the valley plate.