need a mechanic neer holland MI

[JeffWVR4]

Originally Posted by kyleh18

Ok well its official. just got off the phone and the f***ing valves are bad. needs rebuild. let me know if any of you can do it. Let me know if any of you would be willing to do this and if you could give me some kind of quote for a price and what i would need for tools. I have a warehouse in wyoming Grand Rapids on 28th st. if anyone can do it. let me know thanks

Are you going to do a full rebuild with rings and bearings, or just an upper (heads) rebuild?

[JeffWVR4]

A full rebuild will cost ~$1200 in parts (including some valves), ~$400 at the machine shop, and $1900+ in labor. With the right tools and know-how, it's about a 35 hour job on a NA. And those prices assume the crank. pistons, and cylinders bores are all ok.

[B-Man0660]

Originally Posted by JeffWVR4

A full rebuild will cost ~$1200 in parts (including some valves), ~$400 at the machine shop, and $1900+ in labor. With the right tools and know-how, it's about a 35 hour job on a NA. And those prices assume the crank. pistons, and cylinders bores are all ok.

35 hrs to do it right. (cringes at flashbacks of TJs n/a)

[kyleh18]

I dont know exactly what i need or what i would rebuild but this mechanic said he will do it for a maximum of 1900$. should i just go ahead and have them deal with it? from what this sounds is like that sounds like a good price. let me know guys. thanks

[sublime_whatigo]

Originally Posted by kyleh18

I dont know exactly what i need or what i would rebuild but this mechanic said he will do it for a maximum of 1900$. should i just go ahead and have them deal with it? from what this sounds is like that sounds like a good price. let me know guys. thanks

You should do a little research and find out exactly what he is replacing, and #1 make sure he is using mitsu parts for the timing components at the very least. Ive done turbo car rebuilds for 700 only labor fyi.

[kyleh18]

let me know if any of you guys would want to take this job or if the mechanic is the best way to go. i also was wondeirng are there any internal upgrades i should do while doing this? thanks again

[JeffWVR4]

For that price, he's probably pulling the head(s), with the engine still in the car (difficult, but doable), and replacing only the bent valves, head gaskets, timing belt, and tensioner(s). Nothing to the bottom end or internals. I'm just guessing though. Curious to find out.

[kyleh18]

would you recomend doing something different than that ^^ when doing this project?

[motomaniac06]

Originally Posted by PeaceLova56

i'd definetly go to a meeting at the state park...

ill have to meet up w/ you guys some time. i think i saw u yester day by wesco on lakewood blvd. i was filling up my stealth.

[B-Man0660]

Originally Posted by kyleh18

would you recomend doing something different than that ^^ when doing this project?

I'd do the whole 120K. See exactly what that mechanic is planning on doing. I feel he's trying to screw you over. If Matt could find the time to do it for you, that'd probably be your best bet. You need to decide what you want done before we can give you a ballpark price. I could probably do it in a couple weekends.

My suggestions:
rebuild heads (replace valves, new VSS, big bore lifters if you have the money)
check the pistons, if they're ok, leave the bottom end alone
do a 120K