TROGDOR! Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Well... my turbo XT has been sitting for 2 1/2 months now, and I STILL have not had the time to do the heads on it. The days are getting shorter now and my schedule is getting busier; looks like I'll have to pay someone to do this job for me. The local Subaru junkyard/specialist quoted me $150 to do the job. How's this price sound? I think it's a deal- but I've never really looked into pricing for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeet Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I recommend just selling it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 sounds great, especially if it includes resurfacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Sounds good if he guarantees everything in writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeet Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 See? Everyone thinks selling to me is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Never mind, I won't go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Depends on how long it's been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam N.D.J. Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 *Comments withheld due to low moral standings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 that's an awsome pirce. take note of above suggestion "if its garunteed in writing". it's almost too good of a price :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electryc_monk Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 if thats just a price for the labor and well, you have to pony up the parts for him to install and probably the gaskets too..... unless "he's doing you an honourable favor" in good standing kinda thing.... who knows, but get it in writting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 MAKE SURE he knows its a flat 4 engine, and there are 2 heads. I called machine shops around my area to have my heads: Resurfaced Shaved Valves Gnurled New Intake valve gaskets Valve grind and reseating. $150 was the quote, per head. I didnt know until i picked up my heads with $150 in hand, and was given a $300 bill. $150 is a good quote for 1 head, its a GREAT Quote for 2 heads... make sure its in writing and there is a warranty. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Hill Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I bet $150.00 is for one head. Or you could just do the heads yourself for about $30.00....... It's not that tuff, 1. Go to harbor freight (or equivilent) and buy a valve spring compressor ($27.00), a tube of lapping compound ($2.00). You should already have a head kit anyway and it will include the valve seals. 2. Pull and clean the valves. 3. Lap the valves into the seats (I use a power drill). 4. Clean everything really well. 5. Pull the old valve seals off and slip the new valve seals on. 6. Re-assemble the heads. 7. Install. A "Chittlin's" manual will give you enough info on the procedure to do it right. It really is pretty easy, At worst, you'll learn something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarubrat Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 SO, were having a meeting at work one day and our domain lead says: "We need to take as much opperator error out of the procedure as we can, can we automate this rather than it being a handjob?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Hill Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 ... and I'll put it back together again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROGDOR! Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Well... I checked... the guy has a 30 day guarantee on labor. The price is indeed for BOTH heads. This place specializes in 80's and early 90's Subarus, so they know exactly what they're getting into. The place really seems to remind me of Dennis' old shop, where swapping heads was almost a routine matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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