Probably about the same as the odds of getting a perfect rebuild, without
scarring up the car getting the block in and out, and causing other damage
to the cooling, braking, and electrical systems......
Mike Barron
>From: "Bob Kramer" <rgk@flash.net>
>Reply-To: "Bob Kramer" <rgk@flash.net>
>To: "Mike Barron" <jmikebarron@hotmail.com>, <BennettDat@aol.com>,
><triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: TR6 Engine Rebuild ~ your opinions
>Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:47:28 -0500
>
>You are missing something here. What are the odds that the new rebuild will
>still leak oil?
>
>Bob Kramer
>TR4,TR4A, TR6, 2.5 Saloon
>rgk@flash.net
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Mike Barron <jmikebarron@hotmail.com>
>To: <BennettDat@aol.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 9:27 AM
>Subject: Re: TR6 Engine Rebuild ~ your opinions
>
>
> >
> > Rebuild an LBC engine because it leaks? OK, this is a strange new
>concept,
> > but I'll bite, and ask the following questions:
> >
> > How will you tell when the oil needs to be changed, when you can't see
>the
> > color of it on the garage floor.
> >
> > How will you deal with the absence of that heady hot oil smell on long
>runs
> > in the summer?
> >
> > What will your friends and family have to talk about after they quit
> > complaining about the spots on their driveway.
> >
> > How will you deal with the incredulous looks and head shaking when you
>tell
> > fellow Triumphphiles that your car doesn't leak?
> >
> > When you fix the engine leak, and the Triumph (pissed off) proceeds to
> > develope leaks in the master cylinder, the diff, and the tranny, how are
>you
> > going to pay for it?
> >
> > How will you prevent the rust on the chassis, when there is no more oil
>to
> > prevent it? (never mind, note item just above)
> >
> > And lastly, what are you going to do with all your extra time with
>nothing
> > do work on, and no floors to clean up?
> >
> > Get in that mother...and drive! ;>)
> >
> > Mike Barron
> > 73 TR6
> > 60 TR3
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: BennettDat@aol.com
> > >Reply-To: BennettDat@aol.com
> > >To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > >Subject: TR6 Engine Rebuild ~ your opinions
> > >Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 19:04:00 EDT
> > >
> > >I am considering having my engine rebulit. Although it runs good and
> > >appears
> > >to be strong, it does leak.
> > >
> > >First am I crazy to consider rebuilding when it does run good?
> > >
> > >Second, if I do rebuild what is an average cost to do so. Please keep
>in
> > >mind
> > >I would redo the engine compartment as well.
> > >
> > >Third, can anyone suggest someone in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Ct)
> > >
> > >As always, your opinions count. GIVE THEM ! ! ! !
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >Bob Antoville
> > >74 TR6
> >
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> >
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