IMHO, I think it depends on a whole lot of things:
--if you're going to sell the car, I'd suggest getting it fixed if your
mechanic can do the re-sleeving thing at a reasonable cost.
--if you're going to keep it, i'd go for the full rebuild if it hasn't been
done before.
--but I'd buy a rebuilt long or short block instead of having my mechanic do
it, unless he's done a lot of Triumphs. IMHO, rebuilders like the roadster
factory that do a lot of these probably do a better job, because they've
seen more of the engines and know the tricks/pitfalls, etc. I've heard a lot
of horror stories about rebuilds on all kinds of engines by shops that
really didn't know what they were doing. also, they sometimes wind up
getting put on the back burner and taking forever ...
--you can save a lot of money, though, by doing your own
removal/reinstallation of the engine, if you're so-inclined. you can change
the clutch at the same time if you need to. plus you find out who your
friends are when it comes time to actually get it out of the engine
compartment ...
--Graham
-----Original Message-----
From: Cris Hemingway [mailto:cris_tr6@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 11:50 AM
To: jhardt@columbus.rr.com; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Engine sources, was valve replacement for a newbie?
If it were me, I'd look seriously at the idea of buying the parts, and
having the shop you are using put new sleeves in the block and re-build the
engine. You can check the parts prices in the Moss catalogue or online at
their site, but I suspect it won't cost any more to do that than the value
hit you are thinking about taking by selling the car "as is".
The sleeves are available from Moss for sure, and I suspect others as well.
this is a case of "better the devil you know, than the one you don't"
Cris Hemingway
>From: John <jhardt@columbus.rr.com>
>Reply-To: John <jhardt@columbus.rr.com>
>To: 6 pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Engine sources, was valve replacement for a newbie?
>Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 21:56:07 -0400
>
>Sigh.
>
>Well I got THE PHONE CALL call today from my mechanic. Although I haven't
>been to the shop yet to see things for myself, I'm told that the broken
>valve in my TR6 actually went through the piston and has done "significant"
>damage to the cylinder wall. He told me that while the cylinder could be
>bored, it would require all new pistons and given the tear down required it
>would probably be cheaper to replace the whole engine. Ouch.
>
>I need the collective advice and wisdom of those on this list. Although I
>fully expected to be replacing water pumps, alternators, brakes, etc. I'm
>WAY over my head in terms of my knowledge of Triumphs on this one.
>
>The way I see it I have two choices: 1) sell the car as-is to someone with
>the stomach and resources to take on an engine replacement. I'd guess I'll
>take about a $2K loss if I do this and chalk it up to a life lesson
>learned.
>2) I can go ahead and replace the engine and get on with life knowing I
>have
>the peace of mind of a new, strong engine.
>
>It's the second option I could use advice on. First, how much (roughly)
>should one expect to pay for a rebuilt/remanufactured engine for a 6?
>Second, can anyone recommend sources for a new engine? If I'm going to go
>through with this, I'd rather drop in an engine that I can trust rather
>than
>buying one out of wreck.
>
>Any guidance would be appreciated.
>
>John
>
>
>
>
>On 5/8/02 8:06 PM, "Dale" <tpdwinch@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > John
> >
> > Hope it is a minor repair with your mechanic.
> > Forgot to ask if you had the studs removed from
> > the block? It make it alot easier.
> >
> > Keep us posted on your developements. Don't get
> > discouraged about this set back.
> >
> > Dale
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