1973 2.4T Engine Rebuild DIY Cost

[jbell959]

Originally Posted by Geneulm

I’d take it apart and see what you’ve got and what may have been done before. If it is a 73 2.4 with a 7r case AND MFI Don’t think there was any such thing from the factory. 73.5 cars were cis.

73 Es and Ss starting getting the 7R cases mid year in addition to the 73.5 CIS. I have seen several 73 MFI engines with 7R cases.

[florio]

I guess I got lucky, my MFI pump worked right off the bat when I put the engine back together. If you do a basic rebuild, ie gaskets, seals, bolts, rings, etc, it's not hugely expensive in parts. Then, you need basic tools and a bit of ingenuity to fab or borrow those you aren't going to buy for a one-time use. A good machine shop will clean and refurbish the heads for a reasonable cost. Do you have Wayne's book? That's the first place to start. I did my 2.4 in about 4 m working evening and weekends, and really enjoyed it. My total came to a little over the 5 grand you mentioned, but I had the pistons and cylinders nickasil-coated. There's a lot of great help here, and if you take your time it's a treat. On the negative side, I doubt that you'll get any investment back: A future buyer will pay extra for an engine that comes out of a reputable shop, not our back yard.
happy wrenching