Monte Carlo......

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:40 pm

I priced the rebuild kit that I need, it was within my budget so the rebuild will start soon...

I went out to work on the motor but the garage was a MESS, so I cleaned up and put tools away so I didnt get to do a whole lot to the motor...

I did pull the heads/intake.. The intake gasket was fine, it had a blown head gasket...

I was to lazy to pull the fly wheel and put in on the engine stand, but I will tomorrow so I can pull the oil pan and strip the motor all the way down... Only then will I know what I truely have!

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:31 am

good luck with it. You may luck out and it not need a whole lot.

Tim

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:28 pm

I havent been back out to work on it, so I dont know a whole lot more...

I went out to the machine shop today, he says he should be able to save me about 20% over the parts store, maybe a little more.. So I'll probably get the parts from him, I'll find out monday for sure...

His prices on machine work is cheaper than all the other shops, he's a little slower, but he's done alot of work for my family and I, and its always been top notch.

I might go ahead and have him assemble the short block if its not going to cost a whole lot more...

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:09 am

MobileAudio219 wrote:I havent been back out to work on it, so I dont know a whole lot more...
I went out to the machine shop today, he says he should be able to save me about 20% over the parts store, maybe a little more.. So I'll probably get the parts from him, I'll find out monday for sure...
His prices on machine work is cheaper than all the other shops, he's a little slower, but he's done alot of work for my family and I, and its always been top notch.
I might go ahead and have him assemble the short block if its not going to cost a whole lot more...

sometimes a little slower also means better work. and if he can save you that much you really cant go wrong.

Tim

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:39 pm

Ok, so I got some prices...

Machine work: Blocked cleaned, new freeze plugs, new cam bearings, crank polished, heads redone.

Parts: Rod/Main/Cam bearings, oil pump, rings, timing chain, complete gaskets set (all seals/gaskets), head bolts, ect.

The rest of the parts (rods, pistons, wrist pins, rockers, push rods, cam) will all be checked to make sure they dont need replaced (doubtful.)

It's going to cost right around 800 bucks for everything... The rings are expensive, I forgot exactly how much, but over 100 bucks, but while I'm there...

I'll probably go ahead and go this route, if I do (rather than getting a used engine) I'm going to keep the car for a very long time..

When the car is back together I'll probably have right around 1,100 into the car when its done (including the price of the car itself.)

They sell for about 2,500-3,500 on craigslist...

scotts1000rr · Post by **scotts1000rr** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:03 am

MobileAudio219 wrote: if I do (rather than getting a used engine) I'm going to keep the car for a very long time.....

You wont have it for a month and youll trade it off for something lol hell im surprised you still have it now.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:43 am

lol @ keep it for a long time.

Whats the longest you have kept a vehicle over the last 5 years?

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:51 am

Ryan from Ohio wrote:lol @ keep it for a long time.

Whats the longest you have kept a vehicle over the last 5 years?

Just because I've already had 9 vehicles this year doesnt mean anything. :help:

And to answer youre question, ehh, bout 1.5 years...

It's funny, usually when one of my friends get a different car I'm like "remeber the one I had."

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:04 pm

MobileAudio219 wrote: It's funny, usually when one of my friends get a different car I'm like "remeber the one I had."

Or in you're case... "Isn't that the one I had?" LOL

Seriously though, you may be very happy with your lil Monte and decide to keep it for a good long time and at least break even after you finally do sell it... At least it would give you a daily driver while you buy, sell, and trade others :)

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:38 pm

cargodz wrote:Or in you're case... "Isn't that the one I had?" LOL
Seriously though, you may be very happy with your lil Monte and decide to keep it for a good long time and at least break even after you finally do sell it... At least it would give you a daily driver while you buy, sell, and trade others :)

Yeah, it'll be a good daily driver.

After the car gets done I'm going to start looking for a late 90's model dakota, extended cab, 3.9 v6, 5 speed...

Then this summer I'm going to get another mustang, either a 5 liter fox body, or a 5 liter sn95.... I want to find a lower milage one thats in good shape, so I can my money on mods rather than repairs.