I think an engine rebuild is coming. Roughly how much for a rebuild to replace crank bearings, big ends, rings etc?

Thanks

Ian

Do you mean pay someone else to do it? or buy the parts and do it yourself?

Cheers

Sorry, didnt really do a good job with my question...
Yeah, sorry its a how much to pay someone to do it job. Just do not have time for that type of project. Work and life and all that...

It's a how long is a piece of string question. It depends on what is wrong and what needs replacing and how good a job you want. There must be something wrong if you want to rebuild it. What's up with it?
I'm rebuilding mine at the moment after No4 cylinder injector went dicky, ran hot, melted the top of the piston and had a brief run away
Last night I sat making a list of parts and sourcing prices from different suppliers. I've got two lists, one with parts largely sourced from Turners Engineering (LINKY) and including key new parts (pistons, injectors etc) and top end OEM parts. The other lists is a lot from Turners, but with some reconditioned parts and cheaper (still OEM) parts from the likes of Paddocks. So far my top end list, just for parts, is £964 and the economy list is £709.
I'm sure there'll still be bits I need though. Oh, on top of that I've already bought new heater plugs, engine stand, brake cleaner, blue towel roll etc.
Have a look on Turners, they do reconditioned engines. You could get one of those and sell yours.

I guess I will only know when i take it apart. I do know the bearing shells are just starting to show through to the copper so perhaps now is a good time to tackle it.

Just feels like its getting slower up hills, puts out plenty of black smoke on startup.

Have enjoyed reading your post AI203. keep up the good work.

Radioactive Man said:

I guess I will only know when i take it apart. I do know the bearing shells are just starting to show through to the copper so perhaps now is a good time to tackle it.

Just feels like its getting slower up hills, puts out plenty of black smoke on startup.

Have enjoyed reading your post AI203. keep up the good work.

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How do you know the bearing shells are showing through to the copper? You must have had the bottom end apart?