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$50,000 Aussie dollars is entirely appropriate for a total rebuild of a magnesium case engine. A lot of machining work and expensive parts are needed for the job, and long lead times are the norm. Back when these cars were sold for $10,000, no mechanic would quote $10k for an engine rebuild because no one would pay it. These cars are now much more expensive and the rebuild prices, although high, are more tolerable.