The price should be around $2300-2500 at least thats what we normally
charge. If you can rebuild a 327 you can probable rebuild a TR6 motor.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Di Iulio <diiulio@ix.netcom.com>
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 12:00 PM
Subject: Engine Rebuild Costs
>
>Dear Listers,
> i have just come from a local british car shop and been told that the
>rebuild of my tr6 engine will come in somewhere around $3000! OUCH! the
>engine was running fine when i began the restoration and i've pulled
>most of the engine apart already and i'm starting to think i should let
>someone do the machining and then put it back together myself. i rebuilt
>a 327 from a book many years ago so i'm not afraid, just would rather
>pay someone else to do it (but not 3 grand).
> is this a fair ballpark price? the shop owner is assuming probably
>replacement of the pistons/rings, cam, turning the crank, new bearings,
>etc. what say ye listers?
>Tom Di Iulio
>1976 TR6 (in pieces)
>Denver, Co.
>
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