Reboring Question

[danhay]

How much should it cost for a V8?
Do you always need new pistons too?

In my case it's general wear rather than any sort of catastrophic failure.

[danhay]

I haven't had the heads off yet, so have no idea whether it's a just a hone or if it will need a full rebore. The problem is pistons cost £150 each

[danhay]

After a bit of investigation, it appears that the engine has liners, and that these can be replaced without having to rebore. Liners are 'only' £95 each. Though I assume a new set of piston rings should be fitted too.

Can anybody reccommend an engine specialist in the South East?

[danhay]

Well, in my workshop manual it says:
"Liners are free assembled in their housings. They are supplied ready to assemble, that is with prescribed allowances"

So I'm guessing they're wet liners. Also there is a void behind part of the liners for water or oil?

I would prefer to go direct to an engine specialist, so thanks for the reccomendation.