I am looking at rebuilding my engine while the car is off the road for the next 12 to 24 months or so, but I am also looking into buying a rebuilt engine. Obviously I won't know until I can get the block inspected etc. Initially I would like the slowly rebuild the engine after getting the block bored out slightly and then rebuild the heads etc.

I have called three places so far for prices on complete rebuilt engine (long block) and they have all given me similar prices of around $2700. Is this excessive?

The one thing I am after is quality. I am willing to spend a bit more to get decent parts and better warranty. So far all I can get is 12 month warranties at best.

So far I have a price of around $800 for a rebuild kit (pistons, ring, seals etc), but I will need to allow more for head requirements and any extras (including a new oil pump which I need to find a supplier for?).There is a very good engine rebuild place in town that can do all the machine shop work for me over time and I would enjoy the learning aspect of it all.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I don't need a quick fix solution as I do have time on my side.

I've also looked into reconditioned/replacement engines, and $2700 is reasonably cheap, considering one shop quoted me $4000 for a low k long motor...

When I enquired about having just the heads reconditioned, most mechanics said it wasn't worth it, as reconditioned/new heads will put more pressure on the bottom end of the engine, and you'll end up having to rebuild the whole engine in 6 months.

I was actually thinking today as to whether to just do the heads if the bottom end seems to be OK, but didnt really consider that theory.

So far I am looking at $800 for rebuild kit, plus whatever work needs to be done to the heads. Worst case I am looking at $410 for reworked head (if heads aint too bad this will prob be cheaper). So all up allowing $1600 for basic parts. Looking at new injectors, oil pump, new engine mounts, and cooling system overhaul as well.

One thing I forgot to ask, can anyone provide me with contact details for reputable suppliers for rebuild engines and/or places to get rebuild kits and associated parts? I am looking for better than average parts so want suppliers that will actually discuss what I want rather than just sell me the cheapest thing.

be cheaper to buy a old second gen which is banged up but the engine works fine with low KM and drop it in pal these days they are cheap as dirt

be cheaper to buy a old second gen which is banged up but the engine works fine with low KM and drop it in pal these days they are cheap as dirt

why do that could be in need of recondition too? if you got money do the engine yourself n least u know u got a good engine built.

Just buying a second hand was one option, but the quick unknown one.

Basically at the end of the day I would like to rebuild it with quality parts and learn all about the process as well. And hopefully I should have a close to new engine that should last many years of more driving. I am looking at some extras to give it some more bang. (oversized TB etc).

After the engine is done I was pondering getting the car resprayed, redoing the interior and turning it into a bit of a show piece. Long term plan though.

I havent any issues withe the transmission that is currently in it, so hopefully that should last a while longer.

AC Delco might do them, might be worth checking out

hi, i live in qld, i just rebuilt my engin from ground up from new chains and guieds, piston rings and bearens. light bore hone acid bathing, the works it only cost me 1100 dollars, sorry bout the spelling im dislexik. but it isnt fun pulling it all apart.

hi, i live in qld, i just rebuilt my engin from ground up from new chains and guieds, piston rings and bearens. light bore hone acid bathing, the works it only cost me 1100 dollars, sorry bout the spelling im dislexik. but it isnt fun pulling it all apart.
only $1100!? i just forked out $1730 for a new head and assoc. bits! i think now that i may have been ripped off...