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Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 02:49
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I've been quoted for a rebuild of my head (read: head only), so I thought I'd run it by you guys and see what you all think.
ARP head stud kit: $220
Full vrs gasket kit: $262
Labour to remove/refit head + change head gasket only: $990
Options:
1-piece valves: $27.50 each
Valve spring set: $300
HKS 1.2mm metal head gasket: $145 US + shipping
Full head service (grind, de-burr, replace all gaskets + seals, etc): $600
In other words...
If I go for just the gasket change, I'm looking at a bit over a grand.
If I go for gasket change + head service, I'm looking at about 2 grand.
And if I want the full works done I'm looking at about 3 grand drive in & out.
Opinions?
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 02:59
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How many miles has the engine done ?
Don't know what one piece valves are, 'cause if they are more than one piece, you have a problem !!!
Valve spring set - meh, not a huge priority.
Save a bit on the labour and remove and refit the head yourself (unless you don't have the tools or capability).
Replace the timing belt whilst you are at it.
I thought a MHG and not touching the block is a no-no and would be just as prone to failure as a std gasket ?
Cheers
Michael B
PS How are the wheels coming along ?
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 03:09
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The HKS MHG's aren't just a metal gasket, they are layered ones with metal in between something else.
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June 2003
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 03:19
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Slight hiccup with the wheels - the adapter plates I was going to use are illigal in NSW  Looking at putting the cash towards a head rebuild instead now.
Dunno how many kms the engine has done - I'd guess between 100k and 150k.
Timing belt has been done afaik.
I was planing on going for the 2 grand option, so a grind is included on the head. Only basic block preparation though - scrape clean, and stone-grind (i think where they rub a knife-sharpening stone kinda thing over it a few times to help polish it a bit). If there are any major pits or holes, I'm going to be in trouble though, regardless.
In terms of the metal head gasket - if I'm going to be looking at about 14-15psi, should I go for the 1.2mm gasket or the 1.4mm gasket?
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Central Coast, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 03:34
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Depends how much they shave off the head. I went for a 1.2mm HKS gasket on my car because it made up for the amount my head was shaved and left the compression levels the same
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Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Mon, 15 November 2004 07:37
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i just got my 18RG head done.
full head service,
basically it included
re-ground cams $250 {ripped off}
new SS ferrea valves $20 ea
new springs, $100
VRS $110
straighten
skim
setting the valve lash
port
$1600, COST price parts and sub-lets and only $500 labour, cause my dad did the work, retail was close to $3000, and that was just the head, not the labout to R&R it. 
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Quote for 7MGTE head rebuild
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Tue, 16 November 2004 04:29
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| joorsh wrote on Mon, 15 November 2004 14:19 |
Slight hiccup with the wheels - the adapter plates I was going to use are illigal in NSW Looking at putting the cash towards a head rebuild instead now.
Dunno how many kms the engine has done - I'd guess between 100k and 150k.
Timing belt has been done afaik.
I was planing on going for the 2 grand option, so a grind is included on the head. Only basic block preparation though - scrape clean, and stone-grind (i think where they rub a knife-sharpening stone kinda thing over it a few times to help polish it a bit). If there are any major pits or holes, I'm going to be in trouble though, regardless.
In terms of the metal head gasket - if I'm going to be looking at about 14-15psi, should I go for the 1.2mm gasket or the 1.4mm gasket?
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So back to Neales wheels ?
Have you had it confirmed that the head is supect, or are you being precautionary ?
Cheers
Michael B
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