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How many flat rate hours does it take to install an intake manifold gasket on a 2000 buick century 3.1 engine?

There's no standard "flat rate" time for this repair across all repair shops. Flat rate times are set internally by repair shops based on their experience, labor rates, and overhead. They vary widely by location and individual shop.

A shop's flat rate manual (which is proprietary) would provide the specific time. However, you can expect this job to take several hours, likely between 4 and 8 hours, as a rough estimate. This includes removing associated components to access the manifold, cleaning surfaces meticulously, properly torquing the bolts, and reassembling everything. The actual time will depend on the mechanic's skill and the condition of the engine.