Rebuild bottom end for under 2K???
08-26-2003, 09:35 AM
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Rebuild bottom end for under 2K???
ok my 98Z28 M6 has 60K miles and is knocking on the bottom end...shavings are on the drain bolt (im thinking a rod bearing is on it's way out) w/labor included, stock components, and new rings,bearings, do you guys think it can be done for under 2K??? im thinking i could probably re-use the crank/rods...maybe pistons??
08-26-2003, 08:46 PM
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Re: Rebuild bottom end for under 2K???
Originally posted by DeVolk
ok my 98Z28 M6 has 60K miles and is knocking on the bottom end...shavings are on the drain bolt (im thinking a rod bearing is on it's way out) w/labor included, stock components, and new rings,bearings, do you guys think it can be done for under 2K??? im thinking i could probably re-use the crank/rods...maybe pistons??
ok my 98Z28 M6 has 60K miles and is knocking on the bottom end...shavings are on the drain bolt (im thinking a rod bearing is on it's way out) w/labor included, stock components, and new rings,bearings, do you guys think it can be done for under 2K??? im thinking i could probably re-use the crank/rods...maybe pistons??
so pistons yes. i'm guessing the rod bearings went so you will probobly want new rods.
crank might be able to be turned.
$2000? HA!
gaskets and machine work and assembly will cost you that much- well 3/4 of it. then add new oil system, timing chain and the whole 9 yards- it adds up REALLY quick. and will ALWAYS cost 2x what you plan.
08-27-2003, 02:02 AM
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A rod bearing wearing out will have no effect on the rods unless you let it go to the point that you break the rod. If the car has a lot of miles then you'll need new .005 over pistons with rings and a hone job. New rod and main bearings, new rod bolts, and either your crank turned or a new crank. You'll also want new cam bearings installed, new cam chain set, and a new oil pump.
All total you might get there for $2000 but I doubt it.
All total you might get there for $2000 but I doubt it.
08-27-2003, 11:57 AM
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Damn, these motors cost alot to be rebuilt hunh? I had an old 350 SBC rebuilt for 1,500. I Supplied most of the parts. How much does a brand new LS1 cost? That might be the route u way want to go, cause a rebuild will barely last over 100k miles.
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