Richard, sounds like you got a GREAT deal! Machine work alone on my last
rebuild was about 800 bux. I always have them straighten and size the rods,
install hard exhaust seats in the head (some would question this I know) ,
balance the rotating bits as well as the usual stuff. I personally don't do
cam bearings unless the block is worn, or the person is looking to run high
RPM's (and high spring pressures).
You can add the parts and services up yourself and see that it's tough to do
it all and do it for under $2,000.00 US funds (BEFORE LABOR). You are also
gonna be replacing motor mounts, maybe clutch, etc, etc. It always costs
more than you think.
Now, lf you have good bores, pistons, don't need much in the head, etc. it
can be cheaper for parts, but the labor won't change.
My last engine job cost the customer about $3500.00 as I recall. (I am
retired from the TR business now!)
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Cottingham" <rcotting@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "Mike Brandon" <mbrandon0512@ROGERS.COM>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: A question for the readers at 6Pack
> Hey, Mike. I live in Halifax and recently had mine completely rebuilt.
Now
> mind you, I went to what is considered to be the best (not cheapest0 guy
in
> our area and got the Full Meal Deal. Shaved and rebuilt head, bored out,
> high-lift cam, Pertonix ignition, oil filter adaptor, yada, yada, yada.
> Even topped it off with a cast aluminum valve cover and K&Ns. I think you
> should expect to pay around $4,000 CAN. Do it right and do it once.
>
> Rich C.
> Another miserable snow storm here today.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Brandon" <mbrandon0512@ROGERS.COM>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 6:57 PM
> Subject: A question for the readers at 6Pack
>
>
> > Hi to all you listeners. As many know in the northern climbs it's time
to
> > meditate upon next spring! So I've been wondering about what I can do
to
> my
> > TR6 next year. Not having full opportunity to do major mechanical work,
> I'm
> > thinking for having my TR's engine reworked, i.e. Timing gear, camshaft,
> > etc. etc., pull out the motor and have done! I wondered if there's
anyone
> > on the list who has had this sort of work done and what sort of $'s are
we
> > talking about? Living in Canada the prices might be a bit different,
but
> > your US$ estimates would be very helpful. Canadian's are also welcome!
> >
> > Thanks, really appreciate reading the 6Pack on a daily basis.
> >
> > Mike Brandon.
> > 1975 TR6 Toronto, Canada.
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