$800!!! i don't think my bud have that much...he probably went off the roof if i told him about this price.

 

well then he'll have to do it himself

other people have received quotes between 1200 to 2000 bucks for the job i can do it in a half a day minus the machining time

 

i know where ya coming from...just by looking at the head unit and some areas are just a big a$$ headache. i know is time consuming and money too.

ya i guess he might just have to deal with it...

 

seven m if u need help lmk i could use the practice and to see a little more about what goes on with these mtors i attempted to do mine and had f&h do it for me i got quoted 2500 just for the install thats not including head workt hat i got done (600) and the headgasket(400) by jerry ostows

 

jesus christ

i paid 230 for a cometic 2mm and did it all myself and got the head machined for 47 bucks and its holding strong now for 8 months and LOTS of beatings

cost me under 450 for everything after gasket and seal kit

 

all total i payed 400 for head gasket hks stopper and i got the head completly rebuilt valves springs the works and f&h cost me about 800-1000 including towing

 

my buddy could saved a lot of money if he know how to do himself...but you know a first timer person.

 

change the spark plug seals, you dont want to get too much oil in the cylinder and bend a rod.

 

i was getting oil on my spark plugs and it was just the spark plug seals, i didnt replace when i replaced the valve cover gasket. It might not be such a big deal after that with the smoke.Good luck with the car.

 

TeamD, give me a call some time today. 941-504-6010, my name's Eli. There's tons of things you have to know before you go and spend money on things you PROBABLY don't need. I'd also take those Bosch plugs right back to wherever you bought them and get the stock NGK plugs in there. White smoke is not your friend. Neither is oil and coolant mixed. As far as the oil in the third valve cover, I have money your bolts aren't torqued down. I'd get a brand new valve cover gasket set and replace them. While the covers are off, I'd take a heavy duty towel, like a shop towel, and try to get as much of the excess oil out. I'd also replace those shitty valve cover bolts with ones that have the 10mm caps on them instead of the flat head screwdriver. Change the oil asap, and I would use four to five quarts of 20W50 Castrol GTX along with a quart of Lucas Oil supplement. Your buddy's going to have to spend money on this car quite a bit, so if he's in a tight financial situation he might have to reconsider this car. They need TONS of tender loving care especially when you boost them on the regular