R50/53 Engine May Be Blown...
#27
11-06-2007, 09:29 AM
I heard back from Lucky Dog today. They pulled the head off the engine and found two broken valve springs.
(phew, it's not blown)
The basic fix is to replace the valve springs, valve seal, cylinder head gasket, spark plugs, air filter, thermostat, etc. This would get me back in running order, for about $3k including the diagnostics they've already performed.
An additional option is for some preventative work - good things to do for a high mileage engine that's already torn apart. It includes timing cover, oil pan gasket, timing chain, chain rails, cam gear, crank gear, etc. This would run an additional $1k or so.
(phew, it's not blown)
The basic fix is to replace the valve springs, valve seal, cylinder head gasket, spark plugs, air filter, thermostat, etc. This would get me back in running order, for about $3k including the diagnostics they've already performed.
An additional option is for some preventative work - good things to do for a high mileage engine that's already torn apart. It includes timing cover, oil pan gasket, timing chain, chain rails, cam gear, crank gear, etc. This would run an additional $1k or so.
I feel for you man... it sucks to have a major break down
Good luck
#28
11-06-2007, 11:21 AM
I'm no expert, but I think $4K is allot for the work you mentioned... Did you check with other shops on the same job scale? You can get a brand new Big Valve head for $2K... the thermostat and spark plugs are cheap then add installation.
I feel for you man... it sucks to have a major break down Good luck
I feel for you man... it sucks to have a major break down
Good luck
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11-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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I'm comfortable with getting the engine back to stock performance with an expectation of longevity. I'm not looking for massive WHP at this time.
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11-06-2007, 03:32 PM
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11-06-2007, 06:51 PM
Total parts cost is about $1500 with the route I'm going. If I did a whole new head in addition to the rest of the parts, it'd be significantly more expensive.
I'm comfortable with getting the engine back to stock performance with an expectation of longevity. I'm not looking for massive WHP at this time.
I'm comfortable with getting the engine back to stock performance with an expectation of longevity. I'm not looking for massive WHP at this time.
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11-16-2007, 10:56 AM
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One more update to close out the thread. I picked up the car at LDG yesterday. It runs just fine, and it's great to have it back!
They said to be easy on it for the first 200 miles, then let it rip.
I've got a box of all the old parts they took out. If I get a chance I'll post up a couple photos.
I also put on my new license plates today, "CUPR"
Thanks for all your help, guys!
They said to be easy on it for the first 200 miles, then let it rip.
I've got a box of all the old parts they took out. If I get a chance I'll post up a couple photos.
I also put on my new license plates today, "CUPR"
Thanks for all your help, guys!
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