Jim, As soon as I sent my message I realized that I had not mentioned
that mine was a TR4 engine. (8 guides). As for the line boring, my old
bearings appeared to be evenly worn so I decided not have it done. The
guy at the shop asked and I said no, so I didn't ask about the cost.
Ed
Jim Davis wrote:
>
> Ed,
> The prices you quote are similar to what my shop charged, however the
> charge to line bore the block for the bearings was $100. Anyone know if
> I got used and abused on this charge? I've never had this done before so
> I had no frame of reference. Their excuse for the charge was there was a
> lot of metal to be removed and it was very labor intensive.
> And Ed, why just _eight_ valve guides?
>
> Jim Davis
> Fortson, GA
> CF38690UO 75 TR6
> CF37325U 75 TR6
> "Edward R. Purcell" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Clean Block $28
> > Install Cam Bearings 22
> > Magnaflux Block 28
> > Valve Job Parcel 42
> > Install Valve Guides 44 (5.50 ea)
> > Surface Head 20
> > Clean,Inspect,Grind,
> > and Polish Crankshaft 78.50
> > Grind Crank for late
> > model seal 68.50
> >
> > P
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