Rough budget for valve guide repair

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Hi guys - happy Saturday. What would be a reasonable working budget for getting my valve guides replaced (she is smoking on throttle lift off). I know this can be a slippery slope, but what else should I be thinking of when she goes in for that?

Thanks

[kodioneill]

If you pull the engine and heads the machine shop will charge you about $350.00 for installing guides and valve job. The guides aren't that much maybe $60.00 or so. The gasket kit just keeps getting more expensive by the day it seems. If the place your taking it to is going to do the whole job I'd say $3700.00-4200.00.

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Thank you - that helps my planning.

[hcoles]

There are a number (many) threads here discussing what/where to get the heads done. IMHO - get the heads sent to a place that really knows what they are doing, not necessarily your mechanics favorite place, they might be the same but maybe not. The materials selection and proper fixtures/experience/etc. are important. There are all sorts of slippery slope lists here as well.

[tdskip]

Thanks. What usually ends up as grease on the slippery slope here if the bottom end is fine/strong? Will do more searching, and good reminder on making sure the work is done by the right shop not just a "go-to".