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In Reply to: Valve job parts? posted by ian m635 uk on September 15, 2001 at 09:11:13:
My prices are sans labour. I have no idea of labour as I do all that myself. Break-up is as follows:
1. Cleaning, measuring, coolant pressure testing and disassembly of head, $300
2. Installation of 24 new valve guides and regrinding of valve seats and cleaning of cam carrier, $340.
I needed only the intakes at $32/piece. I got new retainers for $75/24 and new collets/keepers for $10 for the whole lot (48).
The head gasket set is $160, head bolts $100 and that should be pretty much all you need.
Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com
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Noticed your comment on the valve job. Any chance you could give a guide on prices as I am considering doing mine. I have previously been quoted £850 (yes pounds) to change just the head gasket by a main dealer in the UK so your $640 seems reasonable!!
I can get valves for £20 in the UK.
Ian
Bob:
Here are some prices for used parts:
1. Tranny, $2500
2. Wheels, $700-900
3. Interior, $600-1000
4. Front Airdam, $300-400
I think you'd be able to make your money back by parting it out over time as interiors are tough to ship and so on.
I just had a valve job done on my 92 and it was $640 for the whole thing. If you can do the assembly and disassembly yourself it could be a deal. About 200k miles is really the life for that engine. If the body is not rust or corroded underneath (fuel, brake lines, etc.) this could be a nice car. Else, it will just be a hassle and you'd end up putting in a lot of money (and labour) getting it to be a reliable runner.
Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com
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I have found an 88 M5 that I can get for about $3000, but it is going to need a valve job, at least... Body is very good- all original. Interior needs a little help.. I know the engine can be a lot, but if I had to do you think I could part it and at least make my money back??
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