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Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
Can anybody give me a rough estimate of rebuilding the bottom end of a Pinto? I guess that means new rings and bearings generally? Think the motor is fine but just needs a freshen up and check over.
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/26 21:44:35
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What are you going to want from it?
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/26 21:49:14
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I should clarify. It has YB rods and forged pistons already. The crank has been given the good news already too. It is really just a check over and freshen up. No major work needed (assume).
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/27 10:51:05
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If you going to get someone to do it for you, allow $500 for labour.
$350 for gaskets, bearings and piston rings.
Add another $350 if you want a Felpro head gasket set with the head bolted on.
A new timing belt is a good idea, while it's apart.
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/27 11:23:41
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Add another $350 if you want a Felpro head gasket set with the head bolted on.
A new timing belt is a good idea, while it's apart.
Thats a serious mark up...! See why I do it myself.  Felpro full set landed is around $100, and head gasket (from oz) on its own is under $30. Shaun Shaun
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/27 11:57:25
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fark $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/02/27 19:02:51
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That's fitted. ready to drop in.
That's what i would charge, if i did it.
I am basing the costs on a 202 Holden dad sends away.
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 20:30:31
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Given that nobody else made comment I guess maxrs's price was about right?????
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 20:41:58
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I spent over that in parts & only a small amount of machining on a freshen up, replaced all the bolts, fitted studs, bearings etc so anything under that would seem resonable
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 20:44:57
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this is an engine that I have recently taken over. it has been pushed hard but appears to be in fine condition still. I am thinking that to get the bottom end pulled down and inspected would be a good idea. I am assuming that new bearings would always be put in when doing this (???). Maybe a hone and new rings might be the go.
I am shocked if this would be $1000 plus but then I am asking the question as I have no clue!!!
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 20:58:15
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I just rebuilt my RS engine in the shed(standard bore/BVH with porting,cam etc....) it cost me around $250, honed,new rings,all bearings (rods,mains,cam),gaskets,welsh plugs,lapped the valves,valves stem seals,and main seals front and rear,ARP rod bolts,wash and paint. Just buy a VRS gasket set which has everything in it,measure your bores,inspect your crank and rods for damage,if in doubt take then to a trustworthy engine builder for inspection.Then buy all your bearings and rings go for it. I also asked for a price to build my engine up, $500labour + parts and machining required. Still fairly cheap. I have 2 or 3 more engines to build up and sell soon for a bit of fun and $$$$,its quite relaxing...... 
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 21:17:14
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thanks dave. i would rather not learn engines so would farm out the work. around $750.
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/24 23:50:01
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Hey dave haven't u sold your car yet!!!!
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/25 00:06:03
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Hi shaun your car, would it happen to be blue in color.if so i live just round the corner in blake ct !!!!!!!!
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RE: Pinto Bottom End Rebuild Cost
2010/05/25 07:37:15
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Originally posted by escort racing
Hey dave haven't u sold your car yet!!!!
No ,I haven't officially advertised it yet,but If I get a knock on the door who knows.......This new engine has only done a few laps of the block,so still test and tuning.
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