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brian4d · 11-13-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Drillbit

call will tillery in danville, he is a top shelf rover guy, he knows his stuff and charges fairly. His number is 4342519331

Drillbit, thanks. I spoke with Will, he gave be the best price. I'm riding on it in order to save up some $$$. Also, I'm wondering, Can't we just replace the engine gaskets and let that be it????

Valve job
Plugs
wires
all gaskets
heads resurfaced
thermostat

Where does it end?

Disco Mike · 11-13-2008, 10:23 AM

Brian, why a valve job, how many miles on your truck?
Mike

jmrivera · 11-13-2008, 10:23 AM

brian,

I just had my engine pulled for cam bearings and I got a quote for some head work - $1400 just for the machining... I passed on it since it wasn't going to guarantee a performance increase...

total cost of engine work (every bearing replaced, gaskets, cam, and the 60k mile service - $2900... It was a BIG kick in the nuts...

So, from what you said (never overheated, just leaking), you may just need new gaskets... Ask your guy for a quote without the head resurfacing, just a check... Then, if it needs the resurfacing, then do it... Also, ask him where he will get his gaskets and strongly suggest he use the ones you want... I know AB will warranty their stuff for the year...

Jonathan

naterover · 11-13-2008, 01:43 PM

i have never heard of prices like these. thats is insane i have had heads resurfaced on three different cars in my life because of overheating and the most is what i paid for my recent work on the landie and it was 170.00 to remove 10 thousands and reseat valves and the reseating was for the heck out it. you guys could have you vehicles towed here for repair and still save money.

brian4d · 11-13-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Brian, why a valve job, how many miles on your truck?
Mike

79,857k

brian4d · 11-14-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by naterover

i have never heard of prices like these. thats is insane i have had heads resurfaced on three different cars in my life because of overheating and the most is what i paid for my recent work on the landie and it was 170.00 to remove 10 thousands and reseat valves and the reseating was for the heck out it. you guys could have you vehicles towed here for repair and still save money.

Nate, Where are you from? Mexico?

jmrivera · 11-14-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brian4d

Nate, Where are you from? Mexico?

I'm close, New Mexico, but I still got bent over...

brian4d · 11-14-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jmrivera

I'm close, New Mexico, but I still got bent over...

I'm just upset about these prices. If I had the tools and time I'd do the damn job myself.

brian4d · 11-14-2008, 09:01 AM

Okay, I just got a quote for $1,200. When will this truck need a valve job? 80k now.

Disco Mike · 11-14-2008, 09:20 AM

Somewhere above 180,000 miles with normal servicing.
Your only concern will be if the heads are warped and that is easy to determine with a straight edge and a set of feeler guages.
Mike

Steph · 11-14-2008, 09:37 AM

I paid $1100.00 for the job counting new rockers at the dealership. However, I was supplying the composite head gasket kit. All in all, It cost me around $1300.00 total.

Elemental · 11-14-2008, 09:42 AM

I paid $200 for a head job done by a professional. Did a really good job.

As far as Head Gaskets, I fix them myself.

naterover · 11-14-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brian4d

Nate, Where are you from? Mexico?

no, but close.... Kentucky.

Series 3 guy · 11-14-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Elemental

I paid $200 for a head job done by a professional. Did a really good job.

As far as Head Gaskets, I fix them myself.

As for your head job..you could have saved some money if went to a trans-gender look alike or an old chick.Personaly I think you got robbed.

Disco Mike · 11-14-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steph

I paid $1100.00 for the job counting new rockers at the dealership. However, I was supplying the composite head gasket kit. All in all, It cost me around $1300.00 total.

I find this hard to believe, dealers are usually at least $2500 plus head work, much less adding new rocker arems. Did you have an extended warranty that coverd part of the repair?
Mike

11-13-2008, 10:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
jmrivera Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 338 Gallery: 0	brian, I just had my engine pulled for cam bearings and I got a quote for some head work - $1400 just for the machining... I passed on it since it wasn't going to guarantee a performance increase... total cost of engine work (every bearing replaced, gaskets, cam, and the 60k mile service - $2900... It was a BIG kick in the nuts... So, from what you said (never overheated, just leaking), you may just need new gaskets... Ask your guy for a quote without the head resurfacing, just a check... Then, if it needs the resurfacing, then do it... Also, ask him where he will get his gaskets and strongly suggest he use the ones you want... I know AB will warranty their stuff for the year... Jonathan __________________ '03 Discovery HSE7 w/ACE and SLS...

11-13-2008, 01:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
naterover Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 65 Gallery: 0	i have never heard of prices like these. thats is insane i have had heads resurfaced on three different cars in my life because of overheating and the most is what i paid for my recent work on the landie and it was 170.00 to remove 10 thousands and reseat valves and the reseating was for the heck out it. you guys could have you vehicles towed here for repair and still save money. __________________ "It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man." Nathan Pedigo 00' Land Rover Discovery II SE7

11-14-2008, 09:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
brian4d Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 556 Gallery: 0	Okay, I just got a quote for $1,200. When will this truck need a valve job? 80k now. __________________ Brian Morgan I bitch because I can, I can because I live in America. 2002 Discovery SE (Stock - No ACE, No SLS) 1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE (Sold) 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (Red Bullet)

11-14-2008, 09:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
Steph Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outaouais,Quebec,Canada Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	I paid $1100.00 for the job counting new rockers at the dealership. However, I was supplying the composite head gasket kit. All in all, It cost me around $1300.00 total. __________________ Knowledge is only really worth anything when its been experienced first hand. If you heard it from a guy who heard it from a guy.....nevermind and keep it to yourself.

11-14-2008, 09:42 AM	#27 (permalink)
Elemental Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,527 Gallery: 0	I paid $200 for a head job done by a professional. Did a really good job. As far as Head Gaskets, I fix them myself. __________________ When I was done with her, her bed needed Shamwow sheets!

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11-13-2008, 10:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,069 Gallery: 0	Brian, why a valve job, how many miles on your truck? Mike

11-14-2008, 09:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,069 Gallery: 0	Somewhere above 180,000 miles with normal servicing. Your only concern will be if the heads are warped and that is easy to determine with a straight edge and a set of feeler guages. Mike

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