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Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« on: Nov 26, 2010, 08:37PM »
Just wondering if anyone can help me with how much it should cost to rebuild these items. I've had a quote from a place about the motor and they think bout $3500 that's if I rip the motor out and take it to them

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #1 on: Nov 26, 2010, 08:50PM »
That sounds about right for a motor and gearbox.

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #2 on: Nov 27, 2010, 04:01AM »
That was just for the motor. I haven't got a quote for the box yet. Anyone in Brisbane know of a good engine reconditioning workshop preferably in the western suburbs

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #3 on: Nov 27, 2010, 11:38PM »
My recommendation is to take the motor and box out & install yourself if you have the space/skills.  Easy to do and should cut a good $500 off the bill. 
Think my engine rebuild was about $1600 drop of engine and they do everything and delivered back home afterward :)

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #4 on: Nov 28, 2010, 08:59AM »
Was that just for a basic rebuild nothing fancy like oversize pistons or alot of machine work on the head???

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #5 on: Nov 28, 2010, 08:38PM »
$3500 is a rip off for a motor only build.

I'd expect forged rods / pistons for that price.

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Re: Rebuild costs for ka24e and LSD 5 speed
« Reply #6 on: Nov 29, 2010, 10:38AM »
I thought it was a bit rich but even a gem engine is around the same price. I think I will b doing some ringing around before I make a decision on what I should do.