Nina, I think a complete rebuild ought to cost about $700 to $800 for
mechanic labor, including in and out of the car. In addition you will
need about $1200 to $1600 in parts and machine shop. Total bill $1900 to
$2400. If you pay any more than this the rest goes right into the
mechanics pocket.
Another option is to buy a used, but running, engine.
Lets see what the list thinks; or heck ask Scott Gardner, he just went
through this ,,,,,,,,, twice. (Sorry Scott)
Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com)
Denver, CO USA
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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On Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:57:46 -0700 ninab@scoresheet.com (Nina Barton)
writes:
>At 7:48 AM 10/22/97 -0700, Skip Kelsey wrote:
>>Nina:
>>
>>Is the crack in the block, or the cyl head? Blocks usually dont crack.
>
>Well Skip, there's definitely cracks running between cylinders #3 and 4
in
>the block. I have talked to Hilary Reddy, and he wants between $4,000
and
>$5,000 to do a complete rebuild. This is a bit out of my price range,
so
>I'm thinking of doing it myself with lots of help from the people in our
>club. It would be a good learning experience for me, and the car would
>benefit in the bargain. If you have any more pointers, I'd love to hear
>them! Nina
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