In a message dated 3/4/04 6:02:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, rocky@tri.net 
writes:
> If you
> want to tear down my engine this year it will cost you more than if you
> wanted to tear down my old motor -- because the newer motor is the product
> 
How do you figure this?  If the flat rate to r&r a Spitfire cylinder head is 
4 hours, and a fair shop rate is set at, let's say $75.00/hr, the labor 
portion of the teardown bond is $300.00.  Why would it be different because 
your 
engine builder charges more?  Typical San Francisco hourly rate is 
$125-150/hour, 
but I don't expect to get that to take my car apart in Topeka...
Charlie
 
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