OK, Jim, let's do the math on this one...............
Typical machine shop charges for a complete rebuild $500 (plus $100 if the
mains need line-boring, plus another $250 or so for a core if the head is
really cracked).
Typical parts in a complete rebuild - $1,000
Labor to disassemble, clean, inspect, re-assemble , paint & detail - 17 hrs.
@ $50 - $850
Suddenly $2,000 doesn't look too bad, so maybe that MG mechanic does know
what he's doing.............
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim and Nadia Higgins <seamus@iwaynet.net>
To: Michael Jose <cookie-monster@home.com>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: overheated engine
>My advice would be to find another MG shop. At that price you should
>have, at least, a fully rebuilt engine.
>
>MVHO
>
>Jim Higgins
>
>
>Michael Jose wrote:
>>
>> Well,
>> here goes.
>> My engine died. The MG Shop guy says that some pistons are toast, and
>> most likely the head could be cracked. He doesn't want to rebuild it,
>> but wants to sell me another rebuilt for (drum roll) $2000.00 That's US
>> dollars.
>
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