Since I started this thread, I've got to finish this off..
I love how a lot of people here just jump to conclusions, without even
knowing a full story on something....
I don't know how good the rebuild was, but if anyone was interested they
could call teh seller and get the real scoop. Instead, a lot of people
just jump to the conclusion that wasn't done 'right', however, they then
go on to say how 'cheaply' they rebuilt their own engine (kind of
ironic). The place that was selling it, I belive also advertises rebuilt
engines on the MG classifieds list. Also the ad mentioned all the parts
replaced, and offered a 6-month warranty.
The only reason I mentioned it, was because, a few 'mechanicallyd
challenged' listers had been asking about the cost of having their
engines 'professionally' rebuilt, and were getting quotes as high as $3
to $4 K, and this may have been a very good alternative for them,
especailly if they were local to the seller.
For those of you who think they can do a 'good' rebuild for under $700,
more power to you, however, I would never think of putting one of your
rebuilds in my car. One thing I have learned over and over again in
life, is that if you want something done right, you can't take short
cuts, because it always comes back to bite you later. No matter how good
your pistons look, there is almost always 'run-out' or scoring in the
cylinders, and the only was to get rid of it is to bore, and replace the
pistions.
I spent at least $1000 rebuilding my engine, doing the assembly work
myself, and I don't see how anyone can do a proper rebuild for less than
$850 without taking some short cuts.
I was just trying to share some info here that may be of some benefit to
some listers.
Oh well....
- Bryan Vandiver
San jose, CA
Charles Christ wrote:
>
> as long as there will be vanilla and chocolate ice cream there will be a
> diference of opinion. to some rebuilt means it has stopped knocking or
> leaking or burning oil. to others rebuilt means a no expense spared
> excursion down the "i relaced evrything that moves and more" highway. then
> there is remanufactured to manufacutrer's original specifications. yeah
> then there is only do what it needs , then there's the "i don't have a lot
> of money , just put in what itneeds right now", then there is the do the
> bottom end and we'l do the head later. opinions, opinions, opinions.
> personally i would like to do the work like i was going to keep it forever.
> when you have done your very best you have no regrets! when you have cut a
> corner and something goes wrong (and it usually does )(murphy covered this
> somewhere i think*murphy's laws*) while you are doing it for the second time
> at a double expense , then you sit and do "the why me thing". now not evry
> owner of evry car is a self made good looking millionare(well possibly the
> good loking thing right? lol!). so in some cases a line gets drawn as to
> how far is far enough. that is a personal thing that is determined by
> each individual owner. once again the chocolate and vanilla thing.
>
> remember! to some restored or rebuilt means as good if not better that it
> left the factory. to others it means a fresh coat of shine from maaco, new
> carpets from rayco, new tires from sears sale flier, and throw in the sale
> flier cheapo battery for good measure.
>
> both versions suit individual owners needs or expectations of their
> projects. and amusingly enough both types are equally proud of their cars
> end results arrived at by 2 completly diffrent methods and expenses.
>
> so who is right and who is wrong? neither is wrong! it's vanilla and
> chocolate. they are both right for theright person.
>
> chuck.
> heading for my big rock for cover from yeah but's! ..................c.
> :)
> given the current content of our atmosphere, we have red sun rise and red
> sun sets! so what color were they at the dawn of time? and why are they
> depicted as the red we see now in paintings and prints.
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