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In Reply to: New pistons posted by Michael on September 10, 2001 at 14:02:15:
I wonder if you got my earlier post on costs. It should be with the earlier thread.
Where is the block now? If you already have the head off, taking the block out is really not that bad. Seriously, you should be able to see 99% of what you have to remove to take it out and assess for yourself. Go take a look and see what you think. The other thing about taking the block out that is good is that you can teach yourself how to do it more safely than putting things back together as you're doing disassembly and not assembly, where mistakes can be pricey. Don't let having to take the block out stop you.
I have a lot of write-ups on S38 assembly. Let me know if you'd like some help on this. Good luck and remember that though the S38 is a special engine it is _just_ an engine. Don't let the mystique make you break the bank.
Neil Deshpande - started assembly on S38 yesterday!
http://www.neilwerke.com
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Remember me...9grand for a bottom end rebuild? Needless to say I'm still trying to figure out what to do.
Here's a question...IF the cylinders are fine (only piston wear) can(or should) you put in new pistons WITHOUT boring the block. This would save a ton of $$$ because the block can be left in the car. Honing the cylinders can be done in the car, along with changing the bearings, etc...
If the answer is no, please say why. I'm just trying to gather as much info as possible.
Also, as an update...I did talk to Frank Fahey and he can rebuild the bottom end, and reassemble the top end for around 6-7K. Not bad BUT no warranty. He said he has never needed to provide a warranty but it bothers me, especially since I have to ship it across counrty (east coast to west coast & back). I talked to Jim at Metric Mechanics...price is higher but has some warranty, $8,500, also assembled and ready to drop in car.
I am now waiting on a dealer price for a new bottom end. Pray for me :)
Michael
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