JaysZ Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 A shop very close to me has quoted me $400 for the teardown and rebuild of the block (install new bearings, hone, clean). $40 for milling the head flat. (price doesnt include new bearings or piston rings of course). i'm interested since this shop has a great reputation, but is this a good deal? it will be slightly less if i removed the rods, pistons and crank myself and just have them hone, clean, and assemble. what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Probably not a bad price but I think you could do most of that work easily by yourself. Also, I'm assuming you're talking about a smallblock chevy since you didn't mention it. Get yourself a book that covers teardown and reassembly like this one... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1557880298/104-9942440-2532735?v=glance&n=283155 Tear that engine apart, give all the parts to the shop to clean, let them install the CAM bearings, new freeze plugs and the machine work. Get a decent torque wrench, take your time, and assemble the block yourself. I just finnished mine and it's not complicated, you just need to follow the book and if something doesn't seem right, fix it before you move on. Should save you some $$ and you'll have alot more insight to what's what concerning your car...oh, and it's fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 thanks bill =) i've got a "new" F54 block that I'm trying to build. so, which are the things that are most "do-able" for a person new to this? or rather, which things are so simple even a monkey could do it? are there certain things that should definately hand over to a pro? i want to do as much as i can, but i want the job done right since this is a car i'll be taking to the track and i dont want something blowing up on me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 There has to be a similar book for the L-block, look on amazon and or google for some titles. Basically you should be able to dis and re-assemble. A good book will make this "Monkey" work provided you can read Just take your time and be very patient. Let the shop do all the cleaning, prepping, machine work etc... Guys, any good L-Series Build Books out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280kraZ Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 A factory shop manual or a Haynes manual pretty much cover it. I would also recommend these other books: - How to Hotrod and Race in Your Datsun by Bob Waar - How to Modify Your Nissan&Datsun: Ohc Engine by Frank Honsowetz - How to Rebuilt Your Nissan/Datsun OHC Engine by Tom Monroe There all available from amazon. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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