It doesn't sound like you need to take out the tranny, and it would be much easier to just remove the engine unless there is another reason you didn't mention for dropping the tranny. I did this job the lazy way. I pulled the engine and bought a rebuilt longblock (from AVP). Then I transferred the parts from my old engine to the rebuilt and reinstalled it. While I was at it, I replaced all injectors and fuel line, fuel filters, thermostat, and some other minor parts. Total cost was around $1600. Unless you like pulling and tearing down engines, I would recommend against redoing the cyl/pistons/rings/valves (top end) without also rebuilding the bottom end. ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Gkikas <theerion@gator.net> > 1. Can anybody give me a "ballpark figure" on what it would cost > to replace my pistons and cylinders? > 2. Is there such a thing as "remanufactured" pistons/cylinders? > Ballpark figure on these? > 3. I'm removing the tranny and engine together, then separate. > Thoughts on this? It was the advice given to me by my friend at > the dealership. > 4. Ballpark figure for a valve job? (never had one) |
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