Ok so its $150 at the junk yard and im pretty sure I can find a rebuilt one for the same price....whose going to help me change it because I dont know @!#$ about changing a head
mike you best bet is to go
http://orlando.upullandpay.com/search.aspx
i was there yesterday i pull two fog ligths, sun visor, spoiler, fog light switch, all the for $37
they have over 20 cavys and sunfire i saw ld9 engines and 2.2 and quad engines with trannys, i recommend everyone to go.
ah and this is south of orlando
yeahim going there soon, thx bro!
Nah its driveable, I drive it everyday, I am getting it after the meet, I will let you know when we can meet up bro thx alot!! Ill get the gaskets and headbolt set, do you know which ones I need?
ok ill consider it sounds cool, what do you think the damage in my pockets will look like after all this is bought (minus the head)
The Following prices are the median prices from around the nation published in Engine Builder Magazine, May 2006 issue:
Clean Disassemble/Estimate Valve Job : $38.73
Clean And Pressure Test Cylinder Head : $46.22
Clean And Dye-Penetrant Inspect Head : $38.43
Basic Valve Job : $90.29
Performance 3-Angle Valve Job : $116.64
Install 1 Valve Guide : $14.04
Install 8 Valve Guides : $58.88
Machine And Install 1 Valve Seat : $21.16
Machine And Install 8 Seats : $90.98
Clean And Surface Cylinder Head : $48.69
Machine Head Deck Surface On Clean Head : $38.61
Prices will vary depending upon your local area.
You will notice alot of "Clean and..." , you wont have to clean before each procedure, just before the pressure test, when you do your own disassembly. You should also note aside from the first item, they all require certain equipment, you usually only find in a machine shop.
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Hmmm I am still contemplaiting, I think I will just go and install a stock head for now until I get my new job and know what my financese are going to look like.
) I've got everything here, but the gaskets and head bolt set.