for what's it worth, my '76 TR6 engine was overhauled, including
"decking" the block to increase compression. basically i brought the engine
to him and he installed new valves, guides, springs and lifters, new pistons
and rods, new bearings and seals, new timing chain, and chromed the whole
engine. well, i might be exaggerating a little about chroming the engine!
my total bill was around $1980.00 and he did re-assemble the whole
thing. hope this helps.
Tom Di Iulio (worked on donor car this weekend that made me appreciate mine
more)
1976 TR6
Denver, Co
ps. can someone tell me why bud rolofson's tool bag is heavier when he
LEAVES
your house?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Newell" <steven@cravetechnology.com>
To: "Triumph Mailing List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 12:25 PM
Subject: TR4 engine overhaul: $$?
>
> Fred Thomas's recent mathematics -- summarized, "$2K front end +
paint/body $5K
> + .... = $20K; nice restored car = $10K" -- reminded me of a question I've
meant
> to ask.
>
> How much should my '62 TR4 full engine rebuild cost? Parts/labor?
>
> So far, I've followed Fred's math, and should be at about $10K *after* the
> engine rebuild, starting with a very nice original car -- provided I don't
go
> over $5K on the engine. Since I need to establish expectations AFA the
family
> budget goes, a couple good floor and ceiling numbers would be of value.
TIA.
>
> --
> Steven Newell
> Denver, CO
> '62 TR4, '72 BMW 2002
>
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