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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Question I need to get heads skimmed

One of the head gaskets on my classic is passing.
once they have been removed i need to get them checked, skimed, pressure tested and possibly get the valves re-seated if needed.
If the valves need doing it will need re shiming as well.

Can anyone recomend anywhere to get the head refurb done in the Norwich / Lowestoft area. I live in Bungay, which is about half way between the two.
An idea of costs would be handy if poss.

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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Your looking at around the £800 quid mark to have it all done properly, some people will say it can be done for £300 but the cost of the skimming alone will eat into that
Think you have a scooby group near you, may have to google it but they will normally know where to get your car sorted

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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Once it's done, DO ensure your garage fits thicker gaskets to allow for the amount skimmed off, and keep your compression ratio the same.

I didn't, and my engine went bang last August.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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I'm not sure about the cost of labor but I recently had 2 diesel heads skimmed. The first was £25 (306) and 2nd was £20 (Focus).

I know it doesn't help much, but can give you an idea of costs.
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