Stu,
These things tend to have regional variations. What part of the country
are you located in? There may be some list member in your area who'd be better
able to venture a guesstimate.
Bud Krueger
52TD
77MGB
Stuart Keen wrote:
> Does anyone have an idea what it costs to remove an XPAG (MGTD) engine
> and install a new crankshaft? I have all the parts (crankshaft,
> bearings, seals, gaskets, bolts/nuts, etc.) and am just trying to
> prepare myself mentally for the labor cost. I know cost of labor can
> vary around the country (here it's about $45 an hour), but I'm looking
> for a general ball park figure.
>
> In addition to the crankshaft replacement, I'll have the machine shop
> remove the head to check the rings, valves, etc. which I believe are
> okay ( 3 months ago the XPAG passed a compression test). Some in our
> local British Car Club recommend replacing the rings while the head is
> off. New ones were installed 8,500 miles ago. Any comments?
>
> Stu Keen
> 1951 MGTD MkII
> simbafish@home.com
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