If it were me, I'd look seriously at the idea of buying the parts, and
having the shop you are using put new sleeves in the block and re-build the
engine. You can check the parts prices in the Moss catalogue or online at
their site, but I suspect it won't cost any more to do that than the value
hit you are thinking about taking by selling the car "as is".
The sleeves are available from Moss for sure, and I suspect others as well.
this is a case of "better the devil you know, than the one you don't"
Cris Hemingway
>From: John <jhardt@columbus.rr.com>
>Reply-To: John <jhardt@columbus.rr.com>
>To: 6 pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Engine sources, was valve replacement for a newbie?
>Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 21:56:07 -0400
>
>Sigh.
>
>Well I got THE PHONE CALL call today from my mechanic. Although I haven't
>been to the shop yet to see things for myself, I'm told that the broken
>valve in my TR6 actually went through the piston and has done "significant"
>damage to the cylinder wall. He told me that while the cylinder could be
>bored, it would require all new pistons and given the tear down required it
>would probably be cheaper to replace the whole engine. Ouch.
>
>I need the collective advice and wisdom of those on this list. Although I
>fully expected to be replacing water pumps, alternators, brakes, etc. I'm
>WAY over my head in terms of my knowledge of Triumphs on this one.
>
>The way I see it I have two choices: 1) sell the car as-is to someone with
>the stomach and resources to take on an engine replacement. I'd guess I'll
>take about a $2K loss if I do this and chalk it up to a life lesson
>learned.
>2) I can go ahead and replace the engine and get on with life knowing I
>have
>the peace of mind of a new, strong engine.
>
>It's the second option I could use advice on. First, how much (roughly)
>should one expect to pay for a rebuilt/remanufactured engine for a 6?
>Second, can anyone recommend sources for a new engine? If I'm going to go
>through with this, I'd rather drop in an engine that I can trust rather
>than
>buying one out of wreck.
>
>Any guidance would be appreciated.
>
>John
>
>
>
>
>On 5/8/02 8:06 PM, "Dale" <tpdwinch@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > John
> >
> > Hope it is a minor repair with your mechanic.
> > Forgot to ask if you had the studs removed from
> > the block? It make it alot easier.
> >
> > Keep us posted on your developements. Don't get
> > discouraged about this set back.
> >
> > Dale
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