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SpecialVehicleTeam
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got a 2001 mustang gt. lost compression in 3 cylinders. how much does it cost to remove the head and put it back on after I get it fixed/resurfaced. just average price or if anyones done it before, I dont have time to do it myself.

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$12k

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quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
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Lol , give him a break. He's been asking for a while, told him to hit up Duncan already.
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[ March 04, 2012, 03:21 AM: Message edited by: Smoked50 ]

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quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
thats too much. I called ford dealership the one on the corner of king and up your ass and they said it would be $8430.87

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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
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Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
thats too much. I called ford dealership the one on the corner of king and up your ass and they said it would be $8430.87
this guy can take a joke [patriot]
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Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
thats too much. I called ford dealership the one on the corner of king and up your ass and they said it would be $8430.87
this guy can take a joke [patriot]
Ill do it for $8420.87

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quote:
Originally posted by RONIN:
Lol , give him a break. He's been asking for a while, told him to hit up Duncan already.

thanks bud I pm'd him.

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quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
thats too much. I called ford dealership the one on the corner of king and up your ass and they said it would be $8430.87
this guy can take a joke [patriot]
Ill do it for $8420.87
cmon bro this is cafords... I'll give you a 6 pack and a stripper

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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by 88FOX:
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
$12k

and thats player price..
thats too much. I called ford dealership the one on the corner of king and up your ass and they said it would be $8430.87
this guy can take a joke [patriot]
Ill do it for $8420.87
cmon bro this is cafords... I'll give you a 6 pack and a stripper
midget black stripper and ill bring the camera
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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by RONIN:
Lol , give him a break. He's been asking for a while, told him to hit up Duncan already.

thanks bud I pm'd him.
+1 For Duncan
Give him a call tomorrow 707-297-0868

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get stockfox a little drunk and there's no telling what'll happen

[ March 04, 2012, 01:38 AM: Message edited by: SpecialVehicleTeam ]

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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
get stockfox a little drunk and there's no telling what'll happen

Lol [Big Grin]

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still no one has answered my q

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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
still no one has answered my q

I did

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I say just get another motor with lower miles and swap it yourself

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$600-$800 in labor plus parts, and fresh fluids. (Probably) would have too see first
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Find a used motor do the swap yourself or find a member here to do it with you for a good deal and be happy... O and go grab some headers while the motors out to save yourself money in the future
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quote:
Originally posted by MACK.GT:
$600-$800 in labor plus parts, and fresh fluids. (Probably) would have too see first

okay didn't know it would cost the same as an engine swap.

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Originally posted by 03blksnake:
Find a used motor do the swap yourself or find a member here to do it with you for a good deal and be happy... O and go grab some headers while the motors out to save yourself money in the future

yeah that might work out better, but I know the history of this block and i won't with a used one. I'd rather be safe and freshen up the heads that way I know exactly what everything has been through. Already got bbk long tubes installed [patriot]

[ March 04, 2012, 05:14 PM: Message edited by: SpecialVehicleTeam ]

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I don't know if I missed something but have you done a leak down test to confirm its just the heads? Always good to check juuust in case
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quote:
Originally posted by SpecialVehicleTeam:
quote:
Originally posted by MACK.GT:
$600-$800 in labor plus parts, and fresh fluids. (Probably) would have too see first

okay didn't know it would cost the same as an engine swap.
Engine swap is easier.

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