driversdomainuk 8 Posted March 19, 2006 Hi I have been quoted 18 hrs labour for a garage to: Re grind the crank fit new piston rings fit new main bearings fit new big end bearing etc..... Is this an excessive amount of time as with parts (£250ish) it will be over £900... I am in no need of having it rebuilt yet - they even said wait 6 months and see how the engine is. Cheers Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted March 19, 2006 does this include removal of engine/strip down/replacement into car? i'd say it was a bargain if it does! i've do direct experience of tinkering with 205internals - but, on the face of it, would've thought that 18hr was excessive to do just what you've listed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted March 19, 2006 I do not actually think that is excessive, but it could be done for far less is fo do it yourself. Given you have some time to play with I would buy a second hand engine rebuild that so you can do a swap over a weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack biscuit 0 Posted March 19, 2006 depends how clean things need to be? and what you'll find on the way.. My friend is having some work done to an a series at bes, aston fields bromsgrove. That's full balance, four new oversized pistons and rings , offset bore during rebore, extra studs in block.. lightened flywheel.. orange pressure plate, crank regrind and new bearing shells i'm sure. about £780 if i recall correctly.. that might put it in perspective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted March 19, 2006 That seems a lot of money too me! what does that 18 hours labour include?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driversdomainuk 8 Posted March 19, 2006 That seems a lot of money too me! what does that 18 hours labour include?? Hi - The 18 hrs is for doing all the work outlined above from stripping from the engine to doing the work and replacing everything.....drive in drive out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted March 19, 2006 if it ever needs doing and you feel you can trust the garage - i'd go for it at that price it's alot of work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted March 20, 2006 i dont think thats a too bad price. especially as its a drive in / drive out job. they prob said 18hrs (nrly 3 days) to cover their backs. would advise new oil pump and seals, as the engines gonna b in peices anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted March 20, 2006 I would look around more companies and get some more quotes first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted March 20, 2006 (edited) That does sound quite excessive to me tbh. Im guessing that there sending off the crank,as most garages, hell. A lot of machine shops cant regrind cranks ! So that is probably figuring into the bill . Id be much more inclined to get another lump to rebuild in ur own time as already suggested. Edited March 20, 2006 by RKKRom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eob 7 Posted March 21, 2006 Wow. Being from Ireland, I'm not sure if any of you guys would trust the workmanship here [] but my engine is with a guy in Rathnew, an incredible engine builder with every CNC machine you could possibly buy, and to weld a crack and completely rebuild my Mi16 he'll charge about 350. That's about £270 sterling. Wonder is there a market out there for completely refurbed Mi16's on Ebay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 587 Posted March 21, 2006 It seems very cheap to me. I certainly wouldn't offer that for 18 hrs. There's 5-6 hrs. or so just to get the engine in and out. That leaves just 12 hrs for a rebuild. I'd be actually concerned about what you're getting. Why aren't you doing the head while it's all apart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driversdomainuk 8 Posted March 21, 2006 It seems very cheap to me. I certainly wouldn't offer that for 18 hrs. There's 5-6 hrs. or so just to get the engine in and out. That leaves just 12 hrs for a rebuild. I'd be actually concerned about what you're getting. Why aren't you doing the head while it's all apart? Already had the head done about 3k ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
