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> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:12:06 -0700
> From: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
> Subject: MGA 1600 engine and tranny rebuild
> I've got a '57 MGA with a 1600 engine in it that I am rebuilding...
> what should I expect to pay someone to overhaul it, replacing things
> like oil pump, water pump, satellite valves, etc?
I recently rebuilt a (5 main bearing) MGB motor. I paid approx $350
for the machine work to the block, crank (undersize main & rod
journals), resizing the big ends of the rods, and valve job. Add about
another $500 for parts - new pistons, bearings, gaskets, timing chain,
oil pump, camshaft & tappets, etc plus clutch parts. (I did not
replace the water pump.) I re-gasketed the gearbox & replaced the
front oil seal but did not rebuild it.
I do not know what a mechanic would charge to dis-assemble &
re-assemble the motor. That is the fun part for me!
HTH,
Eric
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