[Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair

[joe mulqueen]

The jaguar shop where I live recently charged me nearly 500 to adjust the valves on the 4.2L from my '82 XJ6...and that was with me bringing the head to him in the back of my truck.  This is basically the same engine as yours.  About 10 yrs ago another Jaguar shop quoted me $6K to do the entire job.  The guy broke it down to 2K for labor, 2K for parts, and 2K for machine shop work.  I ended up doing it myself over a 6 month period.
To answer your question, I think you will pay at least 4K to re ring what you spoke of.  But then again, how is the crank, bearings, seals, dizzy and all the other peripherals that are hard to get to except when the engine is out?  Your bill could easily double or triple if you want someone to do it all.
Regards,
JoeM
Santa Clara
56 MGA
82 XJ6 SIII



--- On Mon, 10/20/08, Charlie Saul <csaul at noleak.com> wrote:

> From: Charlie Saul <csaul at noleak.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:27 PM
> Hi Folks,
> 
> I have a '52 Jag XK120. The mechanic says that the
> rings are smoking and
> the compression is low. In addition the clutch plate should
> be replaced.
> He is talking about an engine overhaul and a clutch job.
> The car is a
> driver, not a show car. Approximately how much money should
> I expect to
> pay a shop?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Charlie Saul
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