Tweet
So I brought it in for diagnostics. My #7 missfire is a comfirmed bad compression/valve issue on the driver side head. They quoted me $4500 to remove rebuild and reinstall the head. I have never messed with these DOHC engines. Anybody know if this is something that could be done over a weekend on my own? I know I would have to take it to a machine shop to have the head work done.
-
-Member of WCR Inc. -
I'm not sure, but it looks like your going to r&r the motor. the labor for r&r engine is 17 hours. The labor for r&r head gasket is 23 hours. Either way lots of time and special tool. -
Id talk to Jason from racin repair409sbc Borg Warner billet 76mm
5.38@130
8.40@161
Originally posted by sinSStrDude, have you SEEN his station wagons?
Originally posted by crazy
www.tntraceshop.com
www.normstire.comComment
-
Been thereSponsored By Pallow Precision Gear
90 LX 445CI N/A SBF
Powered By Vincent Performance
Built By Dave Senderhauf JR
http://www.transport-graphics.com/Comment
-
I would just look for a used motor and R&R and be doneComment
-
sounds like a nightmare.Comment
-
-
Yup, had to buy a new long blockOriginally posted by GCJ View Post
Sponsored By Pallow Precision Gear
90 LX 445CI N/A SBF
Powered By Vincent Performance
Built By Dave Senderhauf JR
http://www.transport-graphics.com/Comment
-
used motor with 91k goes for about 1700 so with labor you would have a LOT less time into itComment
-
^This^
Let me know if you want someone to do it for ya. We have openings all week and should be able to turn it around pretty fast. PM for info.
Best 11.14 w 1.61 60'Comment
-
You will be needing this
Sponsored By Pallow Precision Gear
90 LX 445CI N/A SBF
Powered By Vincent Performance
Built By Dave Senderhauf JR
http://www.transport-graphics.com/Comment
-
Used motor is certainly going to require less labor and $ to get it back on the road but the thing about a used motor is that you don't know what's wrong with it. This is an issue that affected a lot of 4v motors so how do you know if the used motor has a good head?
If you plan to keep this truck afterward I'd remove the motor, replace the head, install known good motor and sell head for scrap. No way in hell I'd go through all that trouble to R&R the motor on a gamble the used motor is any good or worth another few years of use. If the used motor fired up and seemed to run well I'd sell it ASAPComment
-
get a used motor and sell the truck right after its all done.
Buy a GM next time.
Comment
-
-
^ No shit. Junk!
Sux to hear though
F/S: '94 Cobra, Rio Red/Saddle, 34.5K Orig Miles, Light Mods, 20yr Owner.
WTB: Imperial Blue TBSSComment
Comment