Re: New pistons (archive)

I forgot to add that I'll soon have my instructions online in detail. Just give me a few days. I have them all made up so far (and the rest to go on this weekend when I put the head back on), but need to FTP them to my WWW page.

Neil Deshpande
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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