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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 R231
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
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Variable Valve Timing Actuator

for 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · RWD
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Labor Hours
4.5hr
Range: 3.6–5.4 hr
Confidence
estimated
At $110/hr (independent shop)
$495
Estimated labor cost. Parts not included.

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