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Type IV rebuild cost break down, literally, specifically... |
Gint |
Nov 14 2008, 08:23 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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. |
Ferg |
Nov 20 2008, 02:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Glad this thread is staying on topic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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r_towle |
Nov 20 2008, 05:08 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Glad this thread is staying on topic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I was trying to stay on topic, but I get carried away sometimes. My point is simple. There is a specification for each part. Measure it. If the part meets the specification, use it...this does save money. I am amazed that a simple process of measuring the pistons and cylinder (which costs next to nothing to do, or even get done for you) is constantly overlooked and regarded as a waste of time. Measure them and save money...thats all. Pistons get re-used all the time in engines...if they meet spec. Cylinders also can and should be re-used. If the budget option is pistons and cylinders that break and are not within spec to start with, I prefer to make my existing parts meet spec. Bearings are always replaced...currently they are cheap to do. Parts will continue to be more money and continue to become harder to obtain, even with Jakes efforts. The 356 main bearing sets....go price out those and you will see. So, to answer a portion of Gints original post....it really will come down to what you NEED to replace. Bare bones is a gasket set and bearings and rings. The rest is measured and inspected to determine what to do/what to buy. I have done two bare bones motors...parts were 200-300 dollars and both still run. I know the cars...they are no longer mine but the motors still run. One was a type 4 bus...still ticking away. For me, nowadays...I replace more, but I will still use pistons that are in spec...dont see a logical reason not to. So, an itemized list or bare bones...motors still run. New gasket set...$60.00 New Rings $30.00 New Bearings $100 Misc $50 Rich |
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