Outer Limits 4x4 Board

What is involved in changing the front main oil seal. I am a mechanically challenged female and do not want to conned when getting the job done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

It's a pretty big job. Radiator out, timing cover, belts and timing belt off. The balancer can sometimes be a bitch to remove and you may need a puller to remove the crank gear to get at the seal. I'm pressuming its a 3lt but is similar for both varients of the 3.5lt.

Mechanics work off a times guide, ie: the maximum hours that they can charge for certain jobs. For a NH Pajero with A/C the allowed time is 4.3 hours to change the timing case oil seal. Most mechanic I know charge anywhere from approx $65 -$100 per hour. So it will give you a guide as to how much the labour component will cost you.

Thanks alot for your help, but does the engine actually have to be pulled out.

No. Done in the car.