engine rebuild labor costs ???????

[Jerry S]

I recently got a quote to perform a top end reseal and top end rebuild for a 78 930 turbo and was quoted quite a high number.

-removal
-tear down
-carrera tens install
-head stud install
-rering
-head work(do not include as this is sub-let out)
-reseal
-reassemble
-all necessary miscellaneous bits to complete job including chain rails

What is a reasonably priced job done by "professionals" interms of number of hours.

One shop quoted me around 23 hours while another about 35.

Whats up ????

[caliber60]

23x$80=$1840, 35x$80=$2,800. The rate does not look right. A top end rebuild normally runs about $6,000 parts and labor at good 911 independent shop. I would stay away from your $2k-$3k quote. Even it's 50% off.

[john walker's workshop]

30 hours for a valve grind on a normally aspirated 911 is normal. a turbo takes considerably more time. add rings and studs to that and 40 hours is about right. plus parts.