A Good Price??

Hi Guys,

I have been quoted ?350 to Remove, Strip, Rebuild and Refit the engine in a MK1 1988 GTI is this a good price? I know it will be a good job because its a friend of the family

I have been quoted ?195 + VAT for the following parts from a local engine place to rebuild the engine with:

Head Bolts
Full Gasket Set
Mains Bearings??
Big Ends?
Piston Rings
thrus bearing?

Is this also a good price??

Sorry for all the questions

John

Hi

sounds pretty good to me.

Ive been quoted ?215.00 to change the cambelt and check co2 etc from VW today. So i would say in comparison you have a pretty good deal.

Andy

Cheap john

Head Bolts
Full Gasket Set
Mains Bearings??
Big Ends?
Piston Rings
thrus bearing?

But what happens if the block needs more work eg rebore etc ?? Have you asked how much xtra work would be ?

Cheers ………

Sounds about right for the labour ~14 hrs at ?20 per hour

Parts don't sound bad but you might consider:

Valve guides
Cam followers
Pistons
Oil pump

Oh and engine build/prelube

Might not be needed but you will not know until stripped and measured.

You ought to consider machining costs also:

Bore honing
Crank polishing/grinding
Head crack/pressure testing/Welding
Valve seat grinding
Balancing

And probably other stuff

Sorry, don't want to scare you but don't want your budget to run away with you