Date:         Thu, 19 Aug 1999 06:56:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kdm@WHIDBEY.COM>
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From:         Dana Morphew <kdm@WHIDBEY.COM>
Organization: Dana's Mobile Carpet Steam
Subject:      Re: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
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The estimate for the work to be done on my 1Y, (1.9 diesel), from my original
machinist was $350.  This would include: bore and fit of block to 0.020" over,
rebuild head, (I have two loose chambers), recond. the rods, and clean and polish
the crank.  All the preliminary work like the miking and checking is included.

I don't think you can do a thorough rebuild for less than you can buy one.  The
advantage is you do it with all the care and precision you can muster and with the
German or equal parts, and it will likely be better than what you can buy anywhere.
-Dana-

Michael Snow wrote:
>
> While I'm looking for an engine, I have a question for you diesel
> owners who have rebuilt or replaced your engines.  I am
> interested in comparing the cost of:
>
>  - Rebuilding it myself.  I pay machining costs but do all the
> assembly myself.
>
>  - Purchasing a rebuilt engine.
>
>  - Purchasing a new engine.
>
> >From what I have seen so far, commercial rebuilds run in the
> $1100-1200 range (plus core charge) and factory new engines
> around $2000.  What I don't know (along with lots of other stuff)
> is how much it will cost in parts and machining to rebuild the
> engine myself.
>
> Has anyone out there done a home rebuild of a 1.6NA diesel that
> can tell me about costs?
>
> Can anyone comment on the quality of a commercial rebuild that
> they purchased?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike Snow
> 1982 Westy diesel