Rebuilding A 4k, Whats Best?

[motagraff]

As mentioned in the other topic posted, my 4K's done quite a few K's. Should I rebuild it? how much (approx obviously) would this cost me to have done by a professional?

would it be easier to purchase one that has already been rebuilt, and swap em over?

 

 

thanks again..

[ke70dave]

don't fix something that isnt broken;)

 

is it blowing smoke? is it rattling? does it run smoothly? whats compression like? any blow-by?

 

if all of these things are ok, it may very well go for another ~360,000kms if well maintained.

 

cost? if you are serious about getting a professional to do it all....ring one up and ask, better yet go and see one and have a good chat about your options.

 

just a note, to get a professional to completely rebuild your engine, is going to cost you an absolute fortune.

[B.L.Z.BUB]

How many K's, budget, etc.

 

Mines done 650,000 k's and still goes sweet.

 

Easier probably to source a decent 5k, bolts straight in minimal fuss, and spend cash making that run better.

[GJM85]

Pull the bastard out and pull it apart. Piece by piece down to the block. It will blow your mind how basic these motors are.

Your looking at about $480-$570 for an ACL rebuild kit and $135 for a timing kit. Head reconditioning for $300-$1000 depending on the condition.

If your confident there is nothing wrong with the bottom end you can get a VRS kit and just do the valve seats, seals and gaskets off ebay for about $80-$170.

 

If you want it rebuilt by a professional you can add labour at about $100p/hr for 4-8 hours. Plus add for any mods you want done.

 

I'm rebuilding a 5k and the only tools i've bought are, a piston sleeve, valve spring clamp and a die grinder for the port work.

Edited September 10, 2010 by GJM85

[philbey]

I spent 1300 on my 5K for all parts, balancing, seals, acid dipping, boring, head rebuild. I put the whole engine back together myself, I wouldn't expect much change from 2 grand if you pay someone to rebuild the whole motor.

[Pongwow!]

We has ours put together for 400, but whole motor was around 3000