VQ37 VHR NA rebuild suggestions.

Rusty · 03-10-2021, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jakesktm

here is the left side overhead view of the intake and exhaust camshafts.

You shouldn't be allowed to own a car.

redondoaveb · 03-10-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You shouldn't be allowed to own a car.

He said he married into the car in his op so I don't think he was the one that neglected it.

jakesktm · 03-10-2021, 09:08 PM

I wish it wasn't the case but she ran crap oil in it for too long and ran it dry before I came along and figured out the oil consumption issue.

Got the following quote from a reputable shop:

The cost for the labor and services of our VQ engine builds is about $5,800, which does NOT include any parts. Here's the breakdown of what is included in the $5,800:
Engine tear down and assembly = $3,500
Engine removal and installation = $1,500
Block machining (w/ torque plate) = $550
Rotating assembly balancing = $250

WPC treatment of the entire engine is $2,300. Includes the block, crank, pistons, piston pins, piston rings, rods, cams, valve springs and oil pump gear. So you can add up the parts you'd like to use in your engine (OE or aftermarket) and come up with a pretty close estimate.

I think that quote is very high, and cost prohibitive for us at the moment. That bottom line looks around $8k plus

Spooler · 03-10-2021, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakesktm

I wish it wasn't the case but she ran crap oil in it for too long and ran it dry before I came along and figured out the oil consumption issue.

Got the following quote from a reputable shop:

The cost for the labor and services of our VQ engine builds is about $5,800, which does NOT include any parts. Here's the breakdown of what is included in the $5,800:
Engine tear down and assembly = $3,500
Engine removal and installation = $1,500
Block machining (w/ torque plate) = $550
Rotating assembly balancing = $250

WPC treatment of the entire engine is $2,300. Includes the block, crank, pistons, piston pins, piston rings, rods, cams, valve springs and oil pump gear. So you can add up the parts you'd like to use in your engine (OE or aftermarket) and come up with a pretty close estimate.

I think that quote is very high, and cost prohibitive for us at the moment. That bottom line looks around $8k plus

That is cheap. That is not even going through the heads. Like I said, junk yard motor is your best option.

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jakesktm Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California Posts: 8 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 8	I wish it wasn't the case but she ran crap oil in it for too long and ran it dry before I came along and figured out the oil consumption issue. Got the following quote from a reputable shop: The cost for the labor and services of our VQ engine builds is about $5,800, which does NOT include any parts. Here's the breakdown of what is included in the $5,800: Engine tear down and assembly = $3,500 Engine removal and installation = $1,500 Block machining (w/ torque plate) = $550 Rotating assembly balancing = $250 WPC treatment of the entire engine is $2,300. Includes the block, crank, pistons, piston pins, piston rings, rods, cams, valve springs and oil pump gear. So you can add up the parts you'd like to use in your engine (OE or aftermarket) and come up with a pretty close estimate. I think that quote is very high, and cost prohibitive for us at the moment. That bottom line looks around $8k plus