Bluebulldog Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 What is it going to cost me to get my 2000 e7 rebuilt? Starting to use a little oil and has some blow by. No blue smoke at all though seem to get a oil burning smell when free wheeling into town. Truck is in really nice shape otherwise and will probably run a long time yet at just 10 thousand or so miles a year! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted January 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2021 If you use it that little, I wouldn’t worry about it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-467705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Storkmack is right!!.... Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-467753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I have seen them engines with a bunch of blow by and run for ever. terry 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-467756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Hell Yeah!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-467757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roycon Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 1/25/2021 at 8:22 PM, Bluebulldog said: What is it going to cost me to get my 2000 e7 rebuilt? Starting to use a little oil and has some blow by. No blue smoke at all though seem to get a oil burning smell when free wheeling into town. Truck is in really nice shape otherwise and will probably run a long time yet at just 10 thousand or so miles a year! Did you end up getting yours overhauled? I've got a 99 model with the same motor and I'm curious what it'd cost to overhaul as well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-525990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 if this helps last kit i bought was around 1200 bucks ....300 apiece exchange for rebuilt heads....but that was 37 years ago ,,,so probably triple that,,,,and if available????? bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 heads are aproaching 2 grand now. PAI has kits (without heads) around 4 grand.. cam sets I think are around $1500.00.. I think you can build one for around $10,000.00 If you do the labor yourself. May I suggest starting your own NEW thread on this issue.. That usually gets better exposure.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 ive used Agkits.com to get PAI engine parts. They have Heads, and inframe kits, cam and bushing kits, oil pumps and so on. The Inframe kits are better than Macks, and have more gaskets and seals including the head gaskets. I have built (6 or-so) E-7/ E-Techs in the last 2+ years and they are doing good. The parts are working. When I build one, it usually costs between $15,000.00 - $18,000.00, labor included, and that is also with me going to their shop and building it on-site.. Good luck and keep in touch.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roycon Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Joey Mack said: ive used Agkits.com to get PAI engine parts. They have Heads, and inframe kits, cam and bushing kits, oil pumps and so on. The Inframe kits are better than Macks, and have more gaskets and seals including the head gaskets. I have built (6 or-so) E-7/ E-Techs in the last 2+ years and they are doing good. The parts are working. When I build one, it usually costs between $15,000.00 - $18,000.00, labor included, and that is also with me going to their shop and building it on-site.. Good luck and keep in touch.. Jojo Thanks for the info! That's in the range I was thinking after looking up some kits online. Not going to undertake the project until the end of the year, but this gives me a good general budget to start saving money for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Labor seems to be the most costly part. E-Techs are a whole different beast but the old mechanical E7 seem pretty easy to rebuild. Both the rebuild instruction manual and rebuild video are available online. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Joey Mack said: heads are aproaching 2 grand now. PAI has kits (without heads) around 4 grand.. cam sets I think are around $1500.00.. I think you can build one for around $10,000.00 If you do the labor yourself. May I suggest starting your own NEW thread on this issue.. That usually gets better exposure.. jojo 2K for heads ???🤢 holy cow Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 $1500.00 ea. + tax and shipping.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Mark T said: 2K for heads ???🤢 holy cow I heeeeeeeeeeeya (GEEEEEEEESUS)!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Availability: Part Number: B732GB3452MX OEM Number: 732GB3452MX Brand: Agkits This item has a $140 handling charge (added in checkout). Refundable Core Charge* Yes (+ $250.00) $1,710.43 (+$250.00) WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - Raneys truck parts has new heads for $3,000.00.................................. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Bob White, Do you think my labor cost of $4k-$5k is too high? Just curious. and also curious how many guys go to the customer with their own tools and builds them? No biggie,, just curious... Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roycon Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Bob White, Do you think my labor cost of $4k-$5k is too high? Just curious. and also curious how many guys go to the customer with their own tools and builds them? No biggie,, just curious... Jojo Most shops in my area charge $85 to $110/hr. From what I've seen overhauls for most motors take 40 to 50hrs. I'd say your prices are pretty competitive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I just flat rate the builds. E-7/E-Tech. Pulled out is $4,000.00 / In-frame is $4,500.00.... ASET-C $5,000.00.. Plus I come to you, so you can stand over my shoulder when I work I take 50+ hrs. I do a lot of measuring, and checking, and lots of note taking during tear down, and re-build... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 7 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Bob White, Do you think my labor cost of $4k-$5k is too high? Just curious. and also curious how many guys go to the customer with their own tools and builds them? No biggie,, just curious... Jojo Not at all. 4-5 grand for labor isn't bad at all. Heck I've been quoting plumbers all week and its $1000 bucks just for them to come all the way down here 😡 But in most other dealer and big shops the labor is the part that drives up the costs. You not only have to pay for the rebuild but the insurance and social security for all the employees that work at the shop. The big guys know they can't compete with the small guys in price so they drive em out of business. Sorry Joey I didn't mean to dog on your business or anything. I'm young and dumb and try to do and learn everything myself, bites me in the butt most of the time down the road. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Please,,,, No apology needed.. I truly ask questions to learn and get opinions.. I am small potato's for sure.. I get the shop/dealer pricing.. Part of my question is because, here in my area, I have been told i'm too expensive. But on BMT Many of you say the opposite. Like I said before,, I say to the potential customer.... ''I drive my service truck to you and use my special engine tools" how can you say i'm expensive, and if you took it to the Mack dealer that I worked at, I would have been the one to build the engine anyway.. All good Bob White... I hope you find a plumber that is reasonable and good at his craft.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I just flat rate the builds. E-7/E-Tech. Pulled out is $4,000.00 / In-frame is $4,500.00.... ASET-C $5,000.00.. Plus I come to you, so you can stand over my shoulder when I work I take 50+ hrs. I do a lot of measuring, and checking, and lots of note taking during tear down, and re-build... Isn't that annoying have people look over your shoulder while your working? terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, terry said: Isn't that annoying have people look over your shoulder while your working? terry Yup Big time! worst yet gettng a phone call every hr ! How's it going ,when will it be done!😡 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 before i had a class 1 i used to wrench in a full service gulf station.....customers would drive me nuts doing that......and joey i dont think you could work any cheaper Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
880joe Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 It's also annoying to pay a mechanic for a job that wasn't done right because you weren't there standing over his shoulder making sure it done right 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 880joe, makes a good point. I really didnt have bad experiences with the owner being there. He actually got to see how I did my work, and is greatful for the attention to detail, and not rushing the work.. As far as the phone ringing every hour, that was the B.S. at the dealership... I don't miss it or a pushy service writer... Edited February 26, 2023 by Joey Mack poor sperring.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65667-e-7-overhaul/#findComment-526102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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