Type IV rebuild cost break down, literally, specifically... Options

[Gint]

I'd like to see where the $$$ are spent for a Type IV rebuild. Looking for a complete price break down listing of each of the individual parts (or group of parts, ie. pistons) , machining, labor (if necessary), etc...

Someone has to have done a complete listing of costs during their rebuild. But I've never seen one on this site.

[r_towle]

here is your spreadsheet for parts, go price these out to see for yourself.
Jake tends to be very competitive in his parts prices.

Engine Gasket set
Crankshaft main bearings
Front oil seal
rear oil seal
Camshaft bearings
Camshaft seal
Rod bearings
Rod bolts and nuts (new)
Pistons and cylinders
Camshaft
Lifters
Rocker arm adjusters
(optional custom push rods)
Piston rings
2 cases of oil
4 oil filters

Now, machine work etc.
You can choose to do or not do these items, so the cost is optional and its based upon your judgement, sac size, and current available funds.

Casework
Complete blueprint of case including line bore and register facing.
Drill and tap oil galley plugs

Rod work
recondition rods, machine shop work.

Head work
Clean them with easy off oven cleaner, four times in the chamber.
Clean them immediately with Borax for get rid of the black residue from the easy off.
Take ink and wipe the chamber (use white or red or pink ink) and let the ink seap into any possible crack...then wipe clean.

Take hig resolution pictures, call LEN, email the pictures..do what he says...he is reasonably priced and will only do what you need/want.
He will stay in your budget.

Given all of that.
Get a set of calipers and read the manual...if the current parts are within spec, use them again.

re-using pistons is quite acceptable no matter who says you cant.
If they are in spec (see the manual for the numbers) then you can use them..
every other motor re-uses pistons...we can and do.
They MUST be big enough and in spec.
Get the FACTORY manual for the motor.
read what they tell you (the manufacturer) you can do with used parts...valves, springs, keepers etc etc etc.
I will repeat so you read between the lines...
Get the FACTORY manual and read it...
You will learn what you can do.

Camshaft...that is your call, your judgement...it is matched with the lifters so they come in a set.
I have done it with both new and used...they all still run...BUT...you need to check the camshaft and lifters....are they in spec??
Rarely are they in spec...I got lucky a few times...most are burned and the hardness has been worn away (discoloration on the lobes) and once that starts...you aree now gonna grind either the lifter or the camshaft...or both very quickly.
You can save money on the gear by removing that yourself and bolting it to the new camshaft...

Heads are heads...they are probably cracked..if not use them.
1.7 and 1.8 heads can survive alot of abuse..
Minimum guaranteed need is valve guides and a valve job..that is minimum.
the ink will tell you...dont ignore it...it sucks to replace a single pistons and a head for being cheap...and that is what happens.

Rich