How much should a rear main seal replacement cost?

I have a 2000 ford ranger 4x4 with a 3.0l v6. The rear main seal is leaking, but here is the deal, it has a 3 inch body lift which makes it really easy to reach the transmission bolts vs the factory pull the motor method. So, what do you think it should cost… Ballpark answer?

Nobody in their right mind would remove the engine on this truck to replace a rear main seal. You do it by removing the transmission. Labor guide shows 8.0 hrs. Good luck trying to convince a shop to do it for less because you have a lift.

7-8 hours at 100 per hour is 800-900 including misc. Items such as fluids, and the seal.

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