18 October 2019

Doing It Wrong?

Melling lifter set - $125.12
Ultra-Power engine gasket set - $102.79
8x Spark plugs - $17.20
Spark plug wires - $33.79
ARP head bolt kit - $131.46

Grand total $410.36.

This, of course, skips doing the heads and valves while I have them off the car.

I suspect that the $600 would be the same since Joe farms this work out.

Springs are $44.48
Valve stem seals are $50.88 They're included in the engine gasket set.

That brings the DIY to $1,105.72.  $1,054.84

Harvey will not be pleased to have to spend more, but I have a hard estimate in hand to show her what listening to me cuss saves.

I think, though, that the $410.36 plus s/h is what I'd do.

One can take prophylactic repair too far.
Posted by Angus McThag at 00:43
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2 comments:

  1. Phil18 October, 2019 22:05

    The gasket kit doesn't come with valve seals?
    Try a NAPA head gasket kit. The ones I have bought in the past came with them.
    Everything to pull the top of the engine off and reseal it.

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    1. Angus McThag19 October, 2019 10:33

      Looking hard at the picture, it appears that the set DOES come with the valve seals.

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