Well OK, Let's see I have slightly over $400 in parts already (And I will
need a few more, you know how that goes, Where did that ..... go, might
as well ......) Then the machine shop cost me a it more than $600. So
there is the $1000 to start with. Now as far as the actual labor for the
rebuild, I have no idea what a shop gets for a labor rate these days. But
I would think that another grand or grand and a half would do it. So you
are right that is a bit high. Unless there is something else going on.
See Lawrie's comment.
Larry
>>>>On 11/24/00 9:42 PM so and so (Dave Quirt) said. (And I quote:)
>Larry:
>
>You've done the most expensive part already!! I usually budget Cdn$1000
>for an engine rebuild using my own labour. Sometimes the rebuild costs a
>bit less, sometimes a bit more - depending on what has to be replaced
>and/or machined. Obviously, if crank, cam, pistons, head, etc ALL need
>to be replaced, then the $$$ will really add up, but this would be an
>exceptional case - in my experience.
>
>In your case, however, engine R & R, disassembly, and assembly labour
>generally doesn't cost US$2600. That's Cdn$4000 or 60 to 80 hours at
>shop rates. No way.
>
>Dave Q.
>
>
>> From Larry Macy:
>> I would tend to agree. I have nearly $1000 in my 1500 rebuild, and the
engine
>is not even assembled yet. And I am doing all that labor. <
>> William, find a friend that might help you do the reassembley etc and maybe
>save some bucks, But don't expect any warranty like the shop SHOULD give
>you. <
Larry Macy
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