Guest Brad Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Hey guys, I'm soon to be replacing my smokey 3K in my hardtop. I rang up Repco, and asked them how much it would cost to rebuild a 4K with a BHG. They said $1,500+. But you can buy 4K rebuilt short motors off them for $900 bux. I was just wondering has anyone specialised with Repco, and how good are they? Also when I change the motor, it would probably be a good idea to get a new clutch as mine slips up hills. Whats a decent clutch? I'm only using the car for a Daily Driver for the time being. Thanks guys Bradelz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I'm rebuilding my 1ggte including full balancing and including ridiculous jdm only model parts prices it should come out under a grand. don't talk to repco. they are the uber gheyness. get a gregories, it will guide you step by step through the process. and what damage is actually done to the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brad Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 (edited) I'd rather someone do it properly, I'll probably f@$k something. The 4K that I got for free done a BHG and the people kept driving it, and the oil was like sludge. I think it's seized too. I don't know what to do lol :( Cheers Edited May 29, 2006 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 maybe try an engine importers? you should still be able to pick up a low kay 5k with change for less than you got quoted for the short motor through repco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 never ganna learn if you don't try it. I'm rebuilding the 1g, and its an expensive jdm engine, with excessively expensive parts...and its my first one. just pay attention to what your doing, and talk to your head shop as you go, (you'll need a headshop for the skim, so they should help you out to a certain extent in giving you pointers) be brave, not rash and you'll get it done. but you have to consider how much money a poopie 4k is worth i sold my good engine for under 200 bucks i think it was, theyre worth SFA :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brad Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Righto I will get onto some Jap Import places, theres a few up here in Tamworth. Cheers. Bradelz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla__Boy Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 You wont regret buying a 5K either....They go so much better than a 4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOTH Snr Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Definately try the 5K. If your to scared to do it yourself shop around and find a good mechanic who doesn't mind you sticking your nose into what he is doing. That is what Craig and I did with the 7K Next motor I am going to be far more confident to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brad Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thanks Sloth and Geofferson, Will get onto a jap import place. Bradelz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 rip every poor cunt off :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 someone had to say it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 rip every poor c**t off GOOD CALL!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent-KE30 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Lol at reply's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brad Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 well if Trent's work wasn't so dodgy at motor rebuilds I wouldn't have to resort to Repco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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