[Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair

[William Shoemaker]

You might try Jaguar Heaven for a motor out of a parts car...209 942 4524

Bill
'90& '92 Jag XJ6's...4L 6's

Paige, Dean wrote:
> With the DOHC engine in your Jag I think if you shop around you may find
> rebuilt blocks are available. If you are not troubled with not having
> the original engine in the car that may be a good start. Else wise
> depends on whether you are willing to get the block out and back into of
> the car yourself rather than paying for that extensive labor. Good thing
> is, everything you will need is available. I'd peruse the Monster List
> http://www.dimebank.com/monster/ and shop around for the best price on
> parts. Plan on pistons, rings, bearings, seals, oil pump, gaskets all
> around, As long as you're that far along I'd go for a valve job, and to
> replace all clutch components while you've got the whole kit and
> caboodle out of the car. Driver or show car you don't want to risk
> having to be going back in after finding some other drive train
> component has failed and you have to pull the whole damn thing again.
>
> Owner of two jags in my time and a slew of TRs.
>
> Deano
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of don
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 8:35 PM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair
>
> Expect to take a 2nd mortgage on your home.
>
> At 05:27 PM 10/20/2008, you wrote:
>
>   
>> 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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