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Originally Posted by 75USCarrera
The shop that i take the car too has recommended a tune up be completed. He said that they could drop the engine very easily which would make the tune up easier (and cost less) and then fix repair leaks (which would cost alot) which he said were in common places requiring engine disassembly. He would also reseat the valves and complete a litany of things.
Greg
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75 US Carrera
03 Cab 2
69 Camaro Pace Car
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This is the part that raises questions.
You have a car with just over 40K on a documented rebuild, that has been upgraded and well maintained. The leak down numbers are fine and, apparently, the engine shows no abnormal performance symptoms, yet he wants to "reseat the valves?" Has he given you any test results or diagnostic reasons why they need to be reseated? Just where are the "common oil leaks that require engine disassembly?" Has he identified them to you? How bad are the leaks?
There are common leak points, such as front main seals, that require an engine drop so maybe his claim is partially legitimate but for the money involved, I'd suggest you get some very specific answers. Maybe he is talking of removing ancillary parts to get to leaks when he speaks of "engine disassembly"--like crankcase breather tube gaskets--that can best be addressed by an engine drop.
He's probably completely honest, but considering the potential expense it might be wise to ask for some specific answers before you give the go-ahead. And don't forget, once the engine is out, there is the inevitable "while you have it out, why don't you..." temptation you will face.