Author Topic: Rebuild (Read 3127 times)

02JK250 · « **on:** January 22, 2014, 07:46:58 PM »

So I've been quoted $2-2500 for a 265cc bore, mid range porting, and a full bottom end inspection, new clutch, 88-89 clutch upgrade. Looking for thoughts, advice. Thanks

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:52:44 PM »

Quoted by who?

rk88r · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:24:25 PM »

Sounds a little high for what you described.

ledperformance · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:31:02 PM »

That sounds like a pretty realistic estimate to me. I find that in most cases shops offering a cheaper rate are doing a lot less than what is needed, leading to big problems down the road. The real estimate can only be done after the engine is completely apart and inspected however. The the shop should then give you a detailed estimate of exactly what the cost is to do it right.
I fix a lot of engines that were built by low ballers. Do it right do once, and do it with a company that will stand behind their work.

rk88r · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:40:57 PM »

Bigred · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:43:21 PM »

Around me its 800 for a bottomend rebuild 4-600 for porting 200 for topend rebuild

Bigred · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:44:30 PM »

80 extra for boring more than a standard over bore

ledperformance · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:07:51 PM »

The $1000 -$1200 rebuild sounds like one of those engines I do over for people. It is unlikely that an engine that is over 25 years old will get by with out needing more parts than that. Again when you see the detailed estimate you can see what your shop is recommending you replace.
If the price is to good you really have to wonder. Sounds like sub standard parts are being used and really low cost labor. Do you want a minimum person rebuilding your engine. In mechanics experience really matters. Good mechanics don't work for $6.00 per hour.

02JK250 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2014, 11:26:16 PM »

Thanks guys, I didn't really expect it to be cheap. I'm just weighing out my options and getting a feel for prices before I commit. The top end looks fairly fresh, no scores in the sleeve that I saw, the dome has no pits and the piston doesn't seem cracked. But I want to make sure the bottom end is solid before I waste money getting the top end done and finding out the hard way when the bottom end pukes it's guts out on me.