[Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair

[Charlie Saul]

I want to thank everyone for their constructive advice.
Have a good tech session on Saturday; I'll be replacing a sliding glass
door at that time and can't play hooky.
Best Regards,
Charlie Saul
'52 Jag XK120 OTS
'52 MGTD


-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of joe mulqueen
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 9:25 PM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] rough estimate cost of engine repair

Hey (forgot orig poster's name)!
You could maybe even buy my car!  I think the SIII 4.2 engine would drop
right in with out much notice after you installed your intake, valve
covers, and porcelain exhaust manifolds.

I entirely rebuilt my engine my self about 110K miles ago.  Even
replaced the bronze dizzy drive gear ($90).  Engine now has about 2K
miles on a valve adjustment and preemptive head gasket replacement.  Has
150-155 PSI cranking numbers, 215-20 psi oil pressure hot at idle with
10-40 oil and better with 20-50 oil.  Minimal leaking.  Car just passed
smog but still only worth a $2-3K.  Or you could locate another car like
mine.
Just thinking....
JoeM
'82 XJ6 SIII
'56 MGA
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