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May 2002
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Re: 4AC Head Change Over Cost?!
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Wed, 29 January 2003 05:21
 
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Seeing as i just picked up a 4A-C, running, no smoke, good condition, for $50, including an Exeddy clutch plate, its almost not worth getting a head done on a 4A-C.
Having said that, it does depend on whats been done to the head. Just a clean and check? has it been decked? ported? Has it been converted for unleaded use? etc. Are you doing this yourself, or paying to get it done? Find out the details before making a decision, this may well tell you if it's a good price or not.
EvilJack: if its a fully reco head, with new valves etc, yes, it could go to that depending on the engine you are talking about. A reco 4A-C was quoted to me at $1300. For $1600 you can a GZE import!
Head gaskets start at about $40 from a Gas Miser, but for reliability, you want one around the $60 to $70 mark. Manifold gasket (just one cause its not a x-flow head) are under $20 The rocker cover gasket should be reuasable, other wise there $15 aprox.
Don't for get the labour for swapping over vales or needing new ones for the new head. Either way it will cost you to get it done, or you may need special tools to do it yourself if you dont already have them.
Just out of curiosity, whats wrong with the old head that made you need to get a new one?
So with out more details, yes, $300 could well be the right price.
Craig.
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